Treatments/Therapies for Cancer

Questions About Specific Cancers

I was just diagnosed with early prostate cancer. How do I decide which treatment is best for me? [answer]

I've had surgery for breast cancer and my doctor recommends more treatment. How can I choose among the many treatment choices? [answer]

What are the treatment choices for prostate cancer that has not spread? [answer]

Is there a new drug available for lung cancer patients? [answer]

What is inflammatory breast cancer and how is it treated? [answer]

Is removal of the breast still the best treatment for breast cancer? [answer]

Is there a promising new treatment for advanced colorectal cancer? [answer]

When is a woman a candidate for a preventive mastectomy? [answer]

My grandfather was diagnosed with prostate cancer. His doctor recommended "watchful waiting" instead of treating his cancer. I don't understand. [answer]

What can you tell me about a new treatment to prevent breast cancer from coming back? [answer]

Clinical Trials

What can you tell me about cancer treatment clinical trials? [answer]

I read that fewer than five percent of cancer patients take part in clinical trials. Why is this? [answer]

If I choose to be part of a cancer clinical trial, what are my rights? [answer]

What can you tell me about investigational drugs? [answer]

Where can I learn more about cancer clinical trials? [answer]

Chemotherapy

How can I take care of myself during chemotherapy? [answer]

I'm taking chemotherapy for breast cancer and don't feel like eating. What can I do? [answer]

My chemotherapy starts soon. What side effects can I expect? [answer]

Can elderly colon cancer patients tolerate chemotherapy after surgery? [answer]

Why does my doctor want me to see my dentist before I begin chemotherapy? [answer]

Can chemotherapy help men with advanced prostate cancer live longer? [answer]

Why did I begin having hot flashes after receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer? What helps relieve them? [answer]

General Questions (All Cancers)

I'm having radiation therapy soon. What are some of the common side effects? [answer]

The doctor who is treating my cancer wants me to eat more fat and less fiber. Can this be right? [answer]

What are "targeted cancer therapies" and how are they different from other cancer treatments? [answer]

What does it mean when a cancer treatment is called "complementary" or "alternative"? [answer]

What is Complementary and Alternative Medicine? How can I decide if it's right for me? [answer]

I've heard about a new "smart bomb" in cancer care. What is this? [answer]

Is shark cartilage being used to treat cancer? [answer]

Will dietary supplements help fight my cancer? [answer]

Is marijuana used in cancer treatment? [answer]

What can you tell me about a cancer treatment called "Cancell"? [answer]

Mistletoe as a cancer treatment has been in the news lately. Is mistletoe approved by the FDA as a cancer treatment? [answer]

How are lasers used to treat cancer? [answer]

I've heard people say radiation can "cook" you. What can you tell me about this cancer treatment and its side effects? [answer]