Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur Cancer Handbook

Treatments for Cancer

Radiation Therapy

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Radiation therapy uses high-energy rays or particles to destroy or damage cancer cells. It is focused on specific areas of the body where tumours are located and can be used alone or in combination with surgery or chemotherapy.

Chemotherapy

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Chemotherapy uses drugs to kill cancer cells or stop their growth. These drugs can be administered orally or intravenously and travel throughout the body to target cancer cells wherever they may be.

Immunotherapy

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Immunotherapy works by boosting the body's immune system to recognise and attack cancer cells. It includes various approaches such as checkpoint inhibitors, CAR-T cell therapy, and cancer vaccines.

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