Resources
Understanding cancer treatment can be overwhelming. CBSA has assembled easy-to-understand resources to help you and your loved ones fully comprehend your treatments and the support available.
Breast Cancer - Overview
In the United States, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women (excluding skin cancer). Men can also develop breast cancer. However, breast cancer in men is rare, accounting for less than 1% of all breast cancers.
Breast Cancer - Treatment Options
In cancer care, doctors specializing in different areas of cancer treatment—such as surgery, radiation oncology, and medical oncology—work together to create a patient’s overall treatment plan that combines different types of treatments.
Cervical Cancer - Overview
Cervical cancer starts in the cervix, which is the lower, narrow part of the uterus...
Cervical Cancer - Treatment Options
This section explains the types of treatments that are the standard of care for cervical cancer. “Standard of care” means the best treatments known.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Overview
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood. Leukemia begins when healthy blood cells change and grow out of control.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Treatment Options
In cancer care, different types of doctors often work together to create a patient’s overall treatment plan that combines different types of treatments.
Colorectal Cancer - Overview
Colorectal cancer begins when healthy cells in the lining of the colon or rectum change and grow out of control, forming a mass called a tumor.
Colorectal Cancer - Treatment Options
In cancer care, different types of doctors often work together to create a patient’s overall treatment plan that usually includes or combines different types of treatments.
Community-Based Services
American Oncology Network puts together local and national patient resources.
aoncology.com/patient-resources
Head and Neck Cancer - Overview
“Head and neck cancer” is the term used to describe a number of different malignant tumors that develop in or around the throat, larynx, nose, sinuses, and mouth.
Head and Neck Cancer - Treatment Options
Add New Page Save draft Preview Publish Add title Head and Neck Cancer - Treatment Options Head and neck cancer specialists usually form a multidisciplinary team to care for each patient, and an evaluation should be done by each doctor before any treatment begins.
Lung Cancer: Dr. Harshita Paripati
Hear Dr. Harshita Paripati, share lung cancer symptoms, risk factors, types, newer therapies and how CBSA approaches patient treatment.
Making Decisions about Cancer Treatment
Decisions about cancer treatment are personal, and many people do not know where to start.
Mesothelioma
At the Mesothelioma Fund our mission and primary focus is to support mesothelioma victims and their families through their journey.
Multiple Myeloma Risk Factors: Dr. Carlos Arce-Lara
Hear Dr. Carlos Arce-Lara, share multiple myeloma types, symptoms, risk factors and prevention.
Multiple Myeloma Treatments: Dr. Carlos Arce-Lara
Hear Dr. Carlos Arce-Lara share multiple myeloma types, treatment approach and newer therapies.
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - Overview
The lymphatic system is made up of thin tubes and groups of tiny, bean-shaped organs called lymph nodes that are located throughout the body.
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - Treatment Options
In cancer care, different types of doctors often work together to create a patient’s overall treatment plan that combines different types of treatments.
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Overview
When your cells are healthy, they grow and create new cells as your body needs them.
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Treatment Options
View treatment alternatives.
Ovarian Cancer - Overview
Explore some definitions and types of ovarian cancer.
Ovarian Cancer - Treatment Options
This section explains the types of treatments that are the standard of care for ovarian, fallopian tube, and peritoneal cancer.
Pancreatic Cancer - Overview
Pancreatic cancer is a disease in which healthy cells in the pancreas stop working correctly and grow out of control.
Pancreatic Cancer - Treatment Options
In cancer care, different types of doctors and other health care professionals often work together to create a patient’s overall treatment plan that combines different types of treatments.
Understanding Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to destroy cancer cells. It usually works by keeping the cancer cells from growing, dividing, and making more cells.
Understanding Complementary Therapies
Some people with cancer may consider using complementary therapy in addition to standard cancer treatment. This approach is called integrative medicine when it has been discussed with and approved by your health care team.
Understanding Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy, also called biologic therapy, is a type of cancer treatment that boosts the body’s natural defenses to fight cancer.
Understanding Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy is the use of high-energy x-rays or other particles to destroy cancer cells.
What is Cancer Surgery?
Cancer surgery removes the tumor and nearby tissue during an operation. A doctor who treats cancer with surgery is called a surgical oncologist. Surgery is the oldest type of cancer treatment.