Treatments

Radiation therapy is often used after surgery to eliminate any remaining cancer cells, reducing the risk of recurrence.

Radiation can be used as a primary definitive treatment or after surgery to target residual cancer cells.

For both small cell and non-small cell lung cancer, radiation can be a primary treatment or used in combination with chemotherapy. Radiation can also be used on its own for small tumors.

Radiation is a key treatment for brain tumors, often following surgery or alongside chemotherapy.

Radiation therapy is commonly used, sometimes on its own or in combination with surgery and chemotherapy, depending on the cancer stage and location.

Radiation can be used as part of a bladder-preserving treatment approach or after surgery to target residual cancer cells.

Often combined with chemotherapy, radiation can be a primary treatment or used pre- or post-surgery.

Radiation therapy can be part of the treatment plan, often in combination with chemotherapy, either before or after surgery.

Radiation can be used on its own or in combination with chemotherapy, especially for early-stage or localized disease.

Radiation therapy can be used after surgery or as a primary treatment for difficult locations that might have poor aesthetic outcomes with a surgical resection.

Radiation can be used to relieve pain and manage symptoms, or as part of the overall treatment plan.

Radiation is sometimes used in early-stage or seminoma testicular cancer, either as primary treatment or after surgery.

Radiation can be used after surgery to reduce the risk of recurrence or as a primary treatment in some cases.

Radiation has a role in many different cancers as a targeted, non-invasive approach to treatment.