A substance (e.g. chemotherapy) that is toxic to cells.

Surgical removal of a part of a tumour, to enhance the effectiveness of other treatments, such as chemotherapy.

A doctor who uses drugs, including chemotherapy, to treat cancer. Also called medical oncologist….

Medical treatment for people with advanced cancer to help them manage pain and other physical and emotional symptoms of cancer. Treatment may include radiation therapy, chemotherapy or other medication. It is an important part of palliative care.

…or other substances to selectively target proteins or other molecules involved in cancer cell growth. Two types of targeted therapies are drug therapies and immunotherapies. Chemotherapy or radiation therapy affects all cells, but targeted therapies avoid damage to normal cells….