The Principles of Cancer Treatment

Cancer treatment is based on several key principles: 1. **Targeting Cancer Cells**: Treatments aim to kill or inhibit cancer cells while sparing healthy cells. 2. **Types of Treatment**: Common methods include surgery (removing tumors), radiation (killing cancer cells with high-energy rays), and chemotherapy (using drugs to destroy cancer cells). Emerging therapies like immunotherapy and targeted therapy leverage the body’s immune system or focus on specific cancer features. 3. **Personalization**: Treatments are often tailored to the individual’s specific cancer type and stage for optimal effectiveness. 4. **Combination Therapy**: Using multiple treatments together often improves outcomes and reduces resistance.