Types of cancer treatments

Your doctor will run a number of tests to get a diagnosis, see if the cancer has spread to other parts of your body and to develop a treatment plan

Your cancer treatment will depend on the type of cancer you have

Sometimes it is difficult to decide on the type of treatment to have

Treatment side effects vary depending on the type of cancer you have, the stage of the cancer, and the type of treatment you are given

Conventional cancer treatments have been through a research process to see whether they work and are safe. This is known as evidence-based medicine

Cancer Council Queensland have printed and downloadable resources for people with cancer and their families and friends.