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  3. Prevention and Treatment of Cancer/
    Prevention and Treatment of Cancer
    • Prevention of Cancer
      • What can I do to prevent cancer?
      • What other actions may help prevent cancer?
    • Cancer Treatment Principles
      • What are the goals of cancer treatment?
      • How do doctors choose the right treatment for your cancer?
      • How do doctors tell if the treatment is working?
    • Alternative Medicine for Cancer
      • What is alternative medicine?
      • What are the risks of using alternative medicine?
    • Chemotherapy
      • What is chemotherapy?
      • What are the common side effects of chemotherapy?
    • Diet and Cancer
      • Can your diet cause or prevent cancer?
    • Combination Cancer Therapy
      • What is combination cancer therapy?
      • Why do doctors use combination cancer therapy?
    • Immunotherapy for Cancer
      • What is immunotherapy for cancer?
      • How can doctors use immunotherapy to help you fight your cancer?
    • Radiation Therapy for Cancer
      • What is radiation therapy?
        • Types of radiation therapy
      • What are the side effects of radiation therapy?
    • Surgery for Cancer
      • When do doctors use surgery to treat cancer?
      • If I have surgery, do I need any other treatments?
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