How Your Cancer Treatment Is Planned

Your cancer treatment depends on the type of cancer you have, its stage, your overall health and other factors. Your care team will work with you to develop a treatment plan based on your diagnosis and individual needs.

Treatment may include one approach or a combination of therapies, such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy or hormone therapy.

Surgical Oncology

Surgery may be used to remove cancer or treat tissue affected by cancer. Your surgical plan will depend on your diagnosis and treatment needs.

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Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy uses medications to destroy cancer cells or slow their growth. It may be used alone or with other treatments depending on your diagnosis.

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Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy uses high-energy radiation to target and destroy cancer cells while limiting damage to nearby healthy tissue.

Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy helps your immune system recognize and attack cancer cells. It may be used for certain cancers depending on your diagnosis.

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Hormone Therapy

Hormone therapy may slow or stop the growth of cancers that depend on hormones, such as some breast and prostate cancers.

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Support Throughout Your Cancer Treatment

Cancer treatment can affect more than your physical health. Broward Health offers support services to help you manage the practical, emotional and nutritional needs that may come up during treatment and recovery.

Depending on your needs, your care team may connect you with:

Oncology nutrition services to help you maintain strength and manage treatment-related eating concerns
Social work support for emotional support, care coordination and community resources
Financial counseling to help you understand coverage, costs and available assistance
Rehabilitation services to support strength, mobility and recovery
Palliative care to help manage symptoms and improve comfort during treatment
Genetic testing and counseling when your personal or family history may affect your care

Your care team can help you understand which services may be helpful at different points in your treatment.

Cancer Treatments

How Your Cancer Treatment Is Planned