Introduction to the Oncology Care Unit

• Alleviating symptoms related to the disease.
• Complete eradication of malignant cancer.
• Prolonging life and controlling cancer cell growth.

Considerations for Treatment Selection:

• The type of disease and outcomes from each treatment method.
• The patient’s general condition and co-existing illnesses.

Common Treatment Methods for Cancer: Various methods are commonly used in cancer treatment, including:

1. Surgery

2. Radiation therapy

3. Chemotherapy

4. Hyperthermia (Heat therapy)

5. Acupuncture

6. Hormone therapy

7. Gene therapy

8. Bone marrow and stem cell transplantation