How to Treat Adenocarcinoma?
Treatment for Adenocarcinoma usually depends on the initial site of the cancer and total therapy goals. For example, some people with advanced cancer might decide to undergo treatment to make them feel better, while others may want to pursue aggressive therapies in an attempt to treat the disease.
Your doctor may recommend certain treatment options to cure your adenocarcinoma:
- Radiation: Radiation therapy involves the use of high energy X-rays or particles to destroy cancer cells. Radiation therapy is commonly used to reduce the size of tumors and reduce pain.
- Surgery: Tumor cells can be removed surgically by a surgeon. Surgeons may also remove surrounding tissues to reduce the risk of cancer cells regrowing. If the cancer cells have spread to other areas or are advanced, your doctor may not recommend surgery as a treatment option. In most cases, the main goal of surgery is to reduce symptoms and make the patient feel more comfortable.
- Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy involves the use of drugs to destroy cancer cells. Doctors may use it alone or in combination with other treatments. Chemo helps reduce symptoms and may prolong survival.
- Immunotherapy: This treatment involves the use of the body’s own immune system to kill cancer cells.
- Targeted Treatments: Targeted therapies are used to destroy certain targets on cancer cells. They can also be used by themselves or in combination with other types of treatment.
Your doctor may recommend other therapies beyond the ones listed above to help treat Adenocarcinoma.