Cancer Treatment Methods: An Overview

Childhood cancer is a devastating and terrible disease, regardless of its type. Fortunately, there are a handful of treatment options that are used to treat cancers worldwide, with strides being made in more treatment methods every day through research and testing. Being familiar with each treatment method, and its potential side effects, can help parents stay informed.

Some of the most frequently used cancer treatment methods are:

Chemotherapy – Chemotherapy utilizes a mix of chemicals that are toxic for cancer cells. This method is the most common and has been used for nearly every type of childhood cancer. Unfortunately, chemotherapy can be very hard on the body. The chemicals that kill cancer cells can kill healthy cells, too. Many children who undergo chemotherapy experience side effects like hair loss, anemia, nausea, and fatigue. Fortunately, the side effects dissipate when the chemotherapy is...READ MORE