What is one of the benefits of using targeted therapy to treat cancer?

Help the immune system destroy cancer cells. Certain targeted therapies can mark cancer cells so it is easier for the immune system to find and destroy them. Other targeted therapies help boost your immune system to work better against cancer.

What are the most common treatments for cancer?

Learn about the most common types of treatment for cancer here.

• Surgery.
• Chemotherapy.
• Radiation Therapy.
• Targeted Therapy.
• Immunotherapy.
• Stem Cell or Bone Marrow Transplant.
• Hormone Therapy.

What are the benefit to targeted therapy?

Benefits of Targeted Therapy Alter proteins within cancer cells that cause those cells to die. Prevent new blood vessels from forming, which cuts off blood supply to your tumor. Tell your immune system to attack the cancer cells. Deliver toxins that kill cancer cells without harming healthy cells.

What is molecular targeting?

Listen to pronunciation. (muh-LEH-kyoo-ler-lee TAR-geh-ted THAYR-uh-pee) In cancer, a type of treatment that uses drugs or other substances to target specific molecules involved in the growth and spread of cancer cells.

Do you ever feel out of control with cancer?

Even if you feel out of control, there are ways you can take charge. It may help to learn as much as you can about your cancer. The more you know, the more in control you’ll feel. Ask your doctor questions and don’t be afraid to say when you don’t understand. For some people, it feels better to stay busy.

Why should I feel hopeful about my cancer recovery?

There are many reasons to feel hopeful. Millions of people who have had cancer are alive today. Your chances of living with cancer—and living beyond it—are better now than they have ever been before. And people with cancer can lead active lives, even during treatment.

Why is it important to be well-informed about cancer treatment?

Some studies even suggest that people who are well-informed about their illness and treatment are more likely to follow their treatment plans and recover from cancer more quickly than those who are not. Once people accept that they have cancer, they often feel a sense of hope. There are many reasons to feel hopeful.

How long does chemo treatment for thyroid cancer last?

Treatment often lasts for many months. Chemo is not often used to treat thyroid cancer. Chemo can make you feel very tired, sick to your stomach, and cause your hair to fall out.