Conventional cancer treatments

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Conventional treatments such as chemotherapy and surgery are referred to as “standard of care”. This is the only type of treatment aimed at eliminating cancer that you will be offered in government-run cancer clinics or hospitals. Conventional treatments consist of:

Biological Therapy
Bone marrow transplant
Chemotherapy
Cell-based Therapies
Clinical Trials
Cryosurgery
Hormone Therapy
Laser Therapy
External Beam Radiation Therapy
Radiation Treatment
Surgery
Targeted Therapies
Watchful Waiting

Last updated January 2026

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