Finding the right treatment concept
Cancer therapy: individually tailored
Whether radiation, surgery, chemotherapy or immunotherapy: the options for cancer therapy have developed rapidly in recent decades. Which of these is the most suitable is decided on a case-by-case basis.
Because every type of cancer, every cancer and, last but not least, every patient is different. This is why an individual cancer therapy that is tailored to the respective situation plays a decisive role. Cancer patients should discuss the appropriate treatment concept with their attending physicians. Information from the Internet cannot replace such a discussion.
Treatment options in cancer therapy
The choice of treatment in cancer therapy depends on the type of cancer or tumor. Not all treatment options are equally suitable for all cancers and all patients. Which forms of treatment are used is decided on a case-by-case basis.
The most common treatment methods are:
surgery
Personalized, targeted cancer therapies (targeted therapies)
Therapy-related offers
Another very important aspect of cancer therapy are the therapy-related services offered at all six sites of the Bavarian Center for Cancer Research (BZKF) in the Comprehensive Cancer Centers can be found.
These include, for example:
- Complementary oncology and integrative medicine
- Palliative medicine
- Supportive therapies
- Psycho-oncology
- Self-help services
- Social services and nursing advice
Further information, films about therapy options and therapy support services are also available from the German Center for Immunotherapy, the German Cancer Society, the University Hospital Würzburg and the German Cancer Aid.
The best way for cancer patients to decide which type of cancer therapy and which accompanying measures are most suitable is to talk to the doctors treating them.
Telephone cancer counseling
You can also obtain further general information on the subject of cancer therapy via the free BürgerTelefonKrebs: 0800 85 100 80.
Our staff will be happy to answer your questions and help you!
