Surgical procedures can be used to remove cancer from the body, either partially or entirely. For instance, in breast cancer, a portion (or the entire breast) may be removed, while in prostate cancer, the prostate gland can be taken out. Surgery is not applicable for every type of cancer; for example, blood cancers like leukemia are most effectively treated with medications.

Chemotherapy involves using drugs to destroy cancer cells or slow down their growth. Some chemotherapy treatments are administered through the veins (intravenously with a needle), while others involve taking pills orally. Chemotherapy drugs are suitable for cancers that have spread throughout the body, as they can reach almost every part of the body.

Radiation is also employed to destroy cancer cells or impede their growth. This treatment can be used alone or in conjunction with surgery or chemotherapy. Radiation therapy is akin to getting an X-ray, and sometimes, it involves placing a "seed" in the cancerous area to apply radiation.

Taking a sample of tissue to determine if there are cancer cells present.

A term encompassing over 100 diseases where cells proliferate uncontrollably, forming a malignant tumor.

The use of drugs to treat a disease, often abbreviated as "chemo." It commonly refers to the use of drugs to treat cancer.

Cancerous.

The spread of cancer cells to distant areas of the body through the lymphatic system or bloodstream.

A doctor who specializes in treating cancer patients.

The use of high-energy rays, such as X-rays, for cancer treatment.

A term indicating whether cancer has progressed and, if so, the degree of progression.