Therapies
Radiation, surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy,… the possibilities of cancer treatment have developed rapidly in recent decades. However, every type of cancer, every cancer is different. Therefore, each patient needs an individual treatment that is tailored to the particular situation. The various treatment methods include, for example:
- Operations
- Radiation therapies
- Chemotherapies
- Antihormone therapies
- personalized, targeted cancer therapies
- Blood stem cell transplants
- Immunotherapies
Another very important aspect during cancer therapy is the therapy-accompanying services, which can be found at all six locations of the Bavarian Cancer Research Center (BZKF) in the Comprehensive Cancer Centers. These include, for example:
- Complementary Oncology and Integrative Medicine
- Palliative care
- Supportive Therapy
- Psycho-oncology
- Self-help offers
- Social services and nursing counselling
You will first of all find out which type of therapy is most suitable for you in a conversation with your treating doctor.
In addition, you will be pleased to receive general information and assistance on the PublicCancerHotline 0800 85 100 80.