{"id":106,"date":"2024-05-30T10:38:36","date_gmt":"2024-05-30T10:38:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saphaltaincancercare.com\/blog\/?p=106"},"modified":"2024-05-30T10:38:36","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T10:38:36","slug":"types-of-cancer-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saphaltaincancercare.com\/blog\/types-of-cancer-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Cancer Therapy Is Best for You? Know The Oncologist\u2019s Opinion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cancer is a complex disease, arising through varied means and manifesting in different forms. It took a long time for the earlier medical experts to understand the condition and some more to discover an effective treatment. In the 1940s, the development of chemotherapy marked a turning point in cancer treatment. Since then, several treatment techniques for cancer have been devised. While some are widely effective, others act selectively, and a few are under development.<\/p>\n<p>Today, several cancer treatments are used individually or in varied combinations to fight against the disease. But how do you know which types of cancer treatment will be the best for you? Read on to learn about the different treatment options and how Dr. Saphalta Baghmar, the <a href=\"https:\/\/saphaltaincancercare.com\/\"><strong>best oncologist in Delhi NCR<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0decides the best cancer treatment plan for you.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/saphaltaincancercare.com\/blog\/types-of-cancer-treatment\/#Cancer_Treatment_Methods_in_India\" title=\"Cancer Treatment Methods in India\">Cancer Treatment Methods in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/saphaltaincancercare.com\/blog\/types-of-cancer-treatment\/#1_Surgery\" title=\"1. Surgery\">1. Surgery<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/saphaltaincancercare.com\/blog\/types-of-cancer-treatment\/#Who_can_opt_for_surgery\" title=\"Who can opt for surgery?\">Who can opt for surgery?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/saphaltaincancercare.com\/blog\/types-of-cancer-treatment\/#2_Chemotherapy\" title=\"2. Chemotherapy\">2. Chemotherapy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/saphaltaincancercare.com\/blog\/types-of-cancer-treatment\/#Who_can_opt_for_chemotherapy\" title=\"Who can opt for chemotherapy?\">Who can opt for chemotherapy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/saphaltaincancercare.com\/blog\/types-of-cancer-treatment\/#3_Radiotherapy\" title=\"3. Radiotherapy\">3. Radiotherapy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/saphaltaincancercare.com\/blog\/types-of-cancer-treatment\/#Who_can_opt_for_radiotherapy\" title=\"Who can opt for radiotherapy?\">Who can opt for radiotherapy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/saphaltaincancercare.com\/blog\/types-of-cancer-treatment\/#4_Immunotherapy\" title=\"4. Immunotherapy\">4. Immunotherapy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/saphaltaincancercare.com\/blog\/types-of-cancer-treatment\/#Who_can_opt_for_immunotherapy\" title=\"Who can opt for immunotherapy?\">Who can opt for immunotherapy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/saphaltaincancercare.com\/blog\/types-of-cancer-treatment\/#5_Hormone_Therapy\" title=\"5. Hormone Therapy\">5. Hormone Therapy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/saphaltaincancercare.com\/blog\/types-of-cancer-treatment\/#Who_can_opt_for_hormone_therapy\" title=\"Who can opt for hormone therapy?\">Who can opt for hormone therapy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/saphaltaincancercare.com\/blog\/types-of-cancer-treatment\/#6_Targeted_Therapy\" title=\"6. Targeted Therapy\">6. Targeted Therapy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/saphaltaincancercare.com\/blog\/types-of-cancer-treatment\/#Who_can_opt_for_targeted_therapy\" title=\"Who can opt for targeted therapy?\">Who can opt for targeted therapy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/saphaltaincancercare.com\/blog\/types-of-cancer-treatment\/#7_Stem_Cell_Therapy\" title=\"7. Stem Cell Therapy\">7. Stem Cell Therapy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/saphaltaincancercare.com\/blog\/types-of-cancer-treatment\/#Who_can_opt_for_stem_cell_therapy\" title=\"Who can opt for stem cell therapy?\">Who can opt for stem cell therapy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/saphaltaincancercare.com\/blog\/types-of-cancer-treatment\/#How_do_Oncologists_decide_the_Cancer_Treatment_Plan\" title=\"How do Oncologists decide the Cancer Treatment Plan?\">How do Oncologists decide the Cancer Treatment Plan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/saphaltaincancercare.com\/blog\/types-of-cancer-treatment\/#The_Best_Cancer_Therapy_for_You%E2%80%A6\" title=\"The Best Cancer Therapy for You\u2026\">The Best Cancer Therapy for You\u2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cancer_Treatment_Methods_in_India\"><\/span>Cancer Treatment Methods in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Each cancer therapy follows a distinct course of action. Oncologists consider this factor when deciding on the best treatment plan for you. The common cancer treatment methods are discussed below.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Surgery\"><\/span>1. Surgery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Surgery is the most preferred treatment method where the entire cancerous mass can be removed. This method is often paired with chemotherapy and\/or radiotherapy. These secondary treatments are administered before or after the surgery to shrink the tumor or kill the remaining cancer cells, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>A cancer surgery can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>remove the entire tumor and treat the cancer<\/li>\n<li>debulk or remove a part of the tumor that is not located in sensitive areas to make the treatment easier<\/li>\n<li>ease the symptoms of cancer by removing cancerous masses from areas that cause pain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_can_opt_for_surgery\"><\/span>Who can opt for surgery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Surgery is primarily recommended when cancer is detected during its early stages and can be significantly removed. In some cases, surgery can be performed to remove part of the tumor from the surgery-safe areas while the rest of it is treated using a different method(s).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Chemotherapy\"><\/span>2. Chemotherapy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/saphaltaincancercare.com\/services\/chemotherapy\/\"><strong>Chemotherapy<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is a gold-standard treatment for cancer. It is a part of almost every cancer treatment plan. It can be utilized as a primary therapy or to complement other treatments like surgery, radiotherapy, and others. This method uses specialized drugs that target rapidly-growing cells through different mechanisms. It can be administered through intravenous (IV), oral, intramuscular, or topical means.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_can_opt_for_chemotherapy\"><\/span>Who can opt for chemotherapy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Chemotherapy is effective against almost every type of cancer and at all stages. The drug to be used for this treatment is chosen based on the type and stage of cancer and the relative health of the patient.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Radiotherapy\"><\/span>3. Radiotherapy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Also called radiation therapy, it is another technique often used as a frontline treatment against cancer. Radiotherapy uses high-dose radiation to target and kill cancer cells. The radiation can be supplied externally through a device or internally by implanting a small, radiation-emitting, solid or liquid object near the tumor. The solid radiation source implanted internally is called brachytherapy. It usually takes a few sessions for the radiation to significantly damage tumor cells and begin killing them.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_can_opt_for_radiotherapy\"><\/span>Who can opt for radiotherapy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>External radiotherapy is effective against all types of cancer at different stages. Brachytherapy, on the other hand, is best suited to patients with cancers of the head and neck, eye, prostate, breast, and cervix.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Immunotherapy\"><\/span>4. Immunotherapy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/saphaltaincancercare.com\/services\/immunotherapy-for-cancer\/\"><strong>Immunotherapy<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is a relatively recent cancer treatment method found effective against various forms of this disease. Cancer cells have special mechanisms that allow them to hide from the immune system and its attack. Immunotherapy strengthens your immune system and equips it to identify and attack cancer cells. Since this technique acts against cancer indirectly, it takes a few days for it to begin its effects. The benefits, however, are long-lasting as the immune system remembers these cancer cells and attacks them at once if regrowth occurs.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_can_opt_for_immunotherapy\"><\/span>Who can opt for immunotherapy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Immunotherapy works against almost all forms of cancer. Its efficiency, however, varies based on the specifics of each case. It is often used alongside other treatment techniques like chemotherapy and radiotherapy.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Hormone_Therapy\"><\/span>5. Hormone Therapy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some forms of cancer grow by utilizing the hormones produced in the human body. Hormone therapy helps in such cases by either inhibiting the production of that particular hormone or disrupting the hormonal activity. This method can aid in slowing or stopping the growth of the tumor.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_can_opt_for_hormone_therapy\"><\/span>Who can opt for hormone therapy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>People with prostate and breast cancer benefit the most from this treatment. It can be administered orally, intravenously, or through surgery. Surgical control includes the removal of the ovaries or the testicles that produce the causative hormone.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Targeted_Therapy\"><\/span>6. Targeted Therapy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/saphaltaincancercare.com\/services\/targeted-therapy\/\"><strong>Targeted therapy<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0attacks the proteins and mechanisms that aid in the growth and spread of cancer. The improved understanding of cancer-associated proteins and the genetic changes brought about by cancer has aided in making this technique effective. This method strengthens the immune system and targets cancer cells by disrupting hormones, inhibiting blood vessel formation, interfering with the growth signals, and delivering toxic compounds to the tumor. Targeted therapy can be administered as small molecules that easily penetrate the external cell barrier or as monoclonal antibodies specificity against a protein or receptor on the surface of cancer cells.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_can_opt_for_targeted_therapy\"><\/span>Who can opt for targeted therapy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Targeted therapy works against various forms of cancer but is found to have remarkable action against chronic myelogenous leukemia.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Stem_Cell_Therapy\"><\/span>7. Stem Cell Therapy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Certain diseases and treatments damage the stem cells. This technique works on restoring the stem cells that develop into blood cells in the body. It may involve replanting the stem cells from the same individual (autologous), an identical twin (syngenic), or any other individual (allogeneic). Stem cell therapy acts directly against leukemia by replacing the damaged stem cells with the healthy stem cells of the donor. In other cases, it acts indirectly by enabling the body to produce healthy white blood cells (WBCs).<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_can_opt_for_stem_cell_therapy\"><\/span>Who can opt for stem cell therapy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Stem cell therapy works best against leukemia, multiple myeloma, lymphoma, germ cell tumors, testicular cancer, and recurring brain cancer in children.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_Oncologists_decide_the_Cancer_Treatment_Plan\"><\/span>How do Oncologists decide the Cancer Treatment Plan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When devising a cancer treatment plan, oncologists consider numerous factors to ensure the most suitable treatment routine. Some of these deciding factors are listed below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Type of cancer<\/li>\n<li>Stage and\/or severity of cancer<\/li>\n<li>The patient\u2019s relative physical health<\/li>\n<li>Patient\u2019s medical history and a record of the treatments received thus far, if any<\/li>\n<li>Objective of the treatment (to cure or control, or provide palliative care)<\/li>\n<li>Budget<\/li>\n<li>Whether a treatment will be administered alone or in combination with other methods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_Cancer_Therapy_for_You%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>The Best Cancer Therapy for You\u2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The efficacy of cancer treatment depends greatly on the type and form of treatment along with several other specifics. Consult with your oncologist about the details of your condition and the best treatment options along with their benefits and potential risks. The specialist will devise the best treatment plan and observe your body\u2019s reaction to the treatment. Note that the best cancer therapy for any individual is subjective and must be decided after considering all the symptoms and medical history.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cancer is a complex disease, arising through varied means and manifesting in different forms. It took a long time for the earlier medical experts to understand the condition and some more to discover an effective treatment. In the 1940s, the development of chemotherapy marked a turning point in cancer treatment. Since then, several treatment techniques &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/saphaltaincancercare.com\/blog\/types-of-cancer-treatment\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Which Cancer Therapy Is Best for You? 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