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Cancer care often involves a range of treatments, such as surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and immunotherapy, depending on the type and stage of the disease. At Community Health Network MD Anderson Cancer Center, your care team works together to design a treatment plan tailored to your specific diagnosis and needs.
For more information about cancer care services or to request an appointment, submit the online form below or call 317-621-2627 or 833-473-1483 (toll-free).
What it is: Surgical oncology uses surgery to remove tumors along with a small amount of surrounding healthy tissue to help ensure no cancer cells remain. For many solid tumors that are localized or have not widely spread, surgery remains a reliable and effective treatment option. While surgical oncologists are trained to treat many kinds of cancer, some choose to specialize in specific areas such as breast, colon, liver or thoracic cancers.
How it is used: Surgical oncologists remove tumors and may also perform biopsies (to test tissue samples) and staging procedures (to determine how advanced a cancer is). When appropriate, our cancer surgical team uses minimally invasive techniques to help you recover faster with less pain.
What it is: Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to precisely target and destroy cancer cells. It works by damaging the DNA inside cancer cells so they can no longer grow or spread. Over time, this can shrink tumors or eliminate small amounts of cancer that remain after other treatments.
How it is used: Depending on your diagnosis, radiation therapy may be used on its own or in combination with surgery or chemotherapy. As a patient at Community Health Network MD Anderson Cancer Center, your care follows the same advanced treatment protocols and safety standards used at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Our board-certified radiation oncologists use this shared expertise to guide your treatment plan, with a focus on your safety and well-being at every step.
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What it is: Chemotherapy is a whole-body treatment that uses powerful medications to destroy cancer cells. Unlike localized treatments that target one specific area, chemotherapy travels through your bloodstream, allowing it to reach cancer cells throughout the body — including those that may have spread from the original tumor.
How it is used: Chemotherapy may be given as a liquid through an IV or taken at home as a pill. Our medical oncologists use these therapies for many reasons, including to shrink tumors before surgery, eliminate remaining cancer cells after treatment, or manage cancer that has spread. Your care team will design a personalized plan targeted to your specific type of cancer.
What it is: Immunotherapy (sometimes called biological therapy) is an advanced treatment that helps your body’s own immune system recognize and fight cancer. Instead of directly attacking cancer cells, it works by boosting or guiding your immune system so it can better find and destroy them.
How it is used: Immunotherapy is often given through an IV and may include treatments such as monoclonal antibodies or cancer vaccines. It may be used on its own or combined with other treatments to help control or reduce cancer. Your doctor will determine if immunotherapy is an appropriate option for your care.
What it is: Stem cell therapy is a specialized treatment used to help restore the body’s ability to produce healthy blood cells. It may include treatments such as blood stem cell transplant and CAR T-cell therapy.
A stem cell transplant replaces damaged or diseased blood-forming cells with healthy ones, either from your own body or from a donor. Cellular therapies, such as CAR T-cell therapy, use specially modified immune cells to better recognize and attack cancer.
How it is used: Stem cell therapy is often used to treat certain blood cancers and disorders, including leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma. Stem cell transplants are typically used after high-dose chemotherapy or radiation therapy to help the body recover and rebuild healthy blood cells. Depending on your diagnosis, you may receive your own stem cells or cells from a matched donor. Cellular therapies, such as CAR T-cell therapy, may be recommended in certain cases, including when other treatments have not been effective or when cancer returns.
What it is: Genomic testing looks at the genetic makeup of your cancer by identifying specific changes, or mutations, in tumor cells. These tests help your care team better understand how your cancer may grow and behave.
How it is used: Genomic testing is typically done using a sample of your tumor or blood. The results can help your care team choose treatments that are more likely to work for your specific cancer, including targeted therapies or immunotherapy. Your doctor will determine if genomic testing is appropriate as part of your personalized care plan.
