Normal cells grow at a steady pace and die when the body needs them to, but cells changed by cancer do not follow this pattern.   Cells may multiply too fast, not die at the right time, or both. Cancer can grow into a tumor and damage other cells nearby. The ability of cancer to spread throughout the body is called metastasis.

Understanding what to expect can help you make the most of your treatment. Your cancer care team will talk with you about your treatment plan. They may tell you what stage your cancer is in and what type of cancer it is. They will also discuss your treatment options with you. These are different ways that your doctors can treat the cancer to extend your life and/or improve your quality of life. 

At Cancer Hospital in Delhi, various treatment options are available depending on the type of cancer and stage. The cancer can be of any kind such as lung cancer, skin cancer, cervical cancer and many more.

Know about options

You and your doctor will discuss which treatment options may be best for you, depending on the type and stage of your cancer. Some treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, active surveillance (also called watchful waiting), and palliative care.

Understand statistics

Your doctor might use a lot of words that you don't understand. Every patient is different, and no single word can describe how your cancer will respond to treatment. Your doctor uses statistics (which are based on large groups of people) to explain things like survival rates or the chance that your cancer will come back.