syöpähoitoon

Syöpähoitoon refers to cancer treatment in Finnish. It encompasses a wide range of medical interventions aimed at eradicating or controlling cancer. The specific type of treatment chosen depends on various factors, including the type of cancer, its stage, the patient's overall health, and individual preferences.

Commonly used cancer treatments include surgery, which involves the removal of the tumor. Radiation therapy, also known as radiotherapy, uses high-energy rays to kill cancer cells or shrink tumors. Chemotherapy employs drugs to kill cancer cells, often administered intravenously or orally. Targeted therapy focuses on specific molecules involved in cancer growth and spread, while immunotherapy harnesses the body's own immune system to fight cancer. Hormone therapy is used for cancers that are sensitive to hormones, such as breast and prostate cancer.

A multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, nurses, and other specialists, typically develops and manages a patient's cancer treatment plan. Treatment can be curative, aiming to eliminate the cancer completely, or palliative, focusing on managing symptoms and improving quality of life. Research into new and improved cancer treatments is ongoing, with a constant effort to develop more effective and less toxic therapies. Patients often receive support services alongside medical treatment to address emotional, social, and practical needs.