Cancer Society NZ — Cancer treatment

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy uses drugs to kill cancer cells while doing the least possible damage to normal cells.

The use of radiation beams to destroy cancer cells or slow their growth.

Immunotherapy helps your own immune system fight against cancer.

Treatment that stops certain types of cancer cells from growing and spreading.

Some people may choose to use other therapies alongside conventional treatments.

Research to find new and better ways to treat cancer.

How to manage the symptoms of cancer and the side effects of treatment.

Help with making tough decisions about what treatment you will have.

We've put together a list of questions you may wish to ask your treatment team.

From the time you get a cancer diagnosis, you will meet different health professionals who will be i…