Learn how your treatment plan is decided and terms you may see We continue our series to help you understand cancer and its treatment. This week we focus on surgery , the oldest form of cancer treatment. Learn about surgery timing, types of cancer surgery, and how NCCN evidence-based guidelines provide a standard treatment path no matter where you are. In this Episode: 02:58 - Wisconsin-Cheese, UFOs, and Booyah Stew 04:52 - Anna Quindlen: Get a Life Where You Are Generous" 08:06 - Medical Specialists Involved in Cancer Care 08:52 - Treatment Decisions, Tumor Board and NCCN Guidelines 12:03 - Adjuvant and Neoadjuvant Therapy 13:13 - Surgery Timing, Reasons and Types 18:00 - Discussion - NCCN and Role of Research 24:34 - Reeves Keyworth:“On Loved Ones Telling the Dying to ‘Let Go” 23:54 - Outro Surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy alone or in combination are the most-common methods used to treat cancer. Specific treatment varies depending on the kind of cancer, the extent of the disease, its rate of progression, and the condition of the person. Surgery alone may not result in a cure and often chemotherapy and/or radiation are needed after surgery. Learn all about surgery and the guidelines your doctor will be following for your treatment. Support the show Get show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org . Facebook | Instagram | YouTube |
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