Treatment types

There are several types of cancer treatment. Because each cancer is unique, people may have different treatment, even if their cancer type is the same.

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells. 

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Radiation therapy

Radiation therapy uses a controlled dose of radiation to kill or damage cancer cells.

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Surgery

Surgery is a procedure that removes cancer or repairs a part of the body affected by cancer. 

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Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy is a treatment that uses the body’s own immune system to fight cancer.

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Treatment centres in Victoria

Find your local treatment centre across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

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Clinical trials

Cancer clinical trials are research studies that use volunteers to test new ways (interventions) to diagnose, treat and manage cancer. 

 

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Cancer care and your rights

Information about navigating the health care system and your treatment.

Cancer care and your rights

Common side effects

Identify and manage common side effects of cancer and its treatment, such as pain.  

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