Cancer treatment

Find out about common treatment options and how to make a decision that’s right for you.

Chemotherapy uses anti-cancer drugs to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells, and may play a big role in your treatment plan.

Also known as radiotherapy, this is one of the main treatments for cancer. It works by killing or damaging cancer cells using high-energy rays.

Many cancers can be removed with surgery. Learn about types of surgery, and what to expect if this is part of your treatment.

Some people with particular types of cancer may benefit from this treatment, which uses the body’s own immune system to fight cancer.

This treatment uses drugs to attack specific features of cancer cells, to stop the cancer from growing and spreading.

Some cancers grow in response to certain hormones. Hormone therapy may be used to lower the amount of hormones the tumour receives.

You may be offered a new treatment as part of a clinical trial. What is involved and how do you decide if it is right for you?

This is used to manage symptoms and improve quality of life. It may involve a range of treatments, including radiation therapy, surgery and drug therapies.

Learn ways to manage fatigue, pain, nausea and other common side effects of cancer treatment.