Standard & Complementary Cancer Treatments

Standard Treatments

Some common standard treatments:

Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that harnesses the body's immune system to recognize, target, and eliminate cancer cells.

Surgery is considered a good treatment option for cancer in various situations, depending on factors such as the type and stage of cancer, its location, the overall health of the patient, and other individual considerations.

HIPEC is often used in combination with cytoreductive surgery, a procedure to remove visible tumors within the abdomen.

Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT), also known as radioembolization, is a minimally invasive treatment for liver cancer.

Radiation therapy is a cancer treatment that uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors.

Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells.

Complementary Treatments

Some common complementary treatments:

Spiritual healing in the context of cancer treatment refers to a holistic approach that addresses the emotional and spiritual aspects of a patient's experience with cancer.

Sauna use, which involves spending time in a room heated to high temperatures, is a practice that dates back centuries, commonly used for relaxation and detoxification.

High dose vitamin C therapy involves taking vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in quantities significantly above the daily recommended intake.

Ozone therapy is an alternative medical treatment that introduces ozone — a molecule consisting of three oxygen atoms (O3) — into the body.