Kidney Cancer Information
Health Encyclopedia: Cancer Treatment Information
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Cancer warning signs
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The goals of cancer treatment are to:
- Kill or remove cancer cells
- Prevent or delay the cancer from coming back
- Treat cancer symptoms (if the cancer can not be cured)
The types of treatment depend on the specific type of cancer, but may include:
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Chemotherapy - Radiation
- Surgery
You may receive more than one type of treatment. This is called ...
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