Managing Cancer Care
In this section you'll find general information about the types of treatments used against cancer. This includes both traditional therapies (such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy), newer forms of treatment (including information on clinical trials), and complementary and alternative therapies. We'll also discuss the possible side effects of these treatments.
Preparing for and Getting Treatment
If you or someone you care for is facing treatment for a new cancer diagnosis or cancer that has come back, you probably have lots of questions that need answered. Learn about how to approach making decisions about treatment, and what to ask your health care team.
Learn about Treatments
Planning cancer treatment can take time. Find out what you need to know about the most common types of cancer treatment, such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy. Learn how they work and what to expect if they are part of your treatment plan.
Dealing with Side Effects
Get information about the physical side effects that can be caused by different cancer treatments and what you can do to manage them.
If Cancer Has Advanced
Advanced cancers have usually spread from where they started to other parts of the body. This is known as metastatic cancer. But not all advanced cancers are metastatic.
Coronavirus, COVID-19, and Cancer
Find the information you need about the new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, and how cancer patients, their caregivers, and treatment might be affected by the outbreak.
More Resources and Information
Find your cancer type for more specific information on how a certain type of cancer is treated, or see the latest news in cancer treatment.
