Cancer information

Cancer treatments

Cancer can be treated in different ways, sometimes using more than one treatment. Learning about what to expect can help you manage side effects and cope during treatment.

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Making treatment decisions

Sometimes it is difficult to decide on the type of treatment to have. You may feel that everything is happening too fast, or you might be anxious to get started. Read our simple guide to making decisions with your health professionals. 

Making treatment decisions

Types of treatment

Chemotherapy

Immunotherapy

Radiation therapy

Surgery

Targeted therapy

Palliative care

Clinical trials and research

Other useful information

Managing side effects

Living and coping with cancer

Caring for someone with cancer

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

Cancer information and services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

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Information and services to help LGBTQIA+ people navigate cancer

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Cancer information in many languages

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