"302 There are many types of cancer treatment. The types of treatment will depend on the type of cancer and how advanced it is. Some people with cancer will have only one treatment. But most people have a comb ination of treatments, such as surgery with chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy. Surgery When used to treat cancer, surgery is a procedure in which a surgeon removes cancer from your body. Learn the different ways that surgery is used against cancer an d what you can expect before, during, and after surgery. Radiation Therapy Radiation therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Learn about the types of radiation, why side effects happe n, which ones you might have, and more. Chemotherapy Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells. Learn how chemotherapy works against cancer, why it causes side effects, and how it is used with other cancer treatments. Immunotherapy Immunotherapy is a type of treatment that helps your immune system fight cancer. Get information about the types of immunotherapy and what you can expect during treatment. Targeted Therapy Targeted therapy is a type of cancer treatment tha t targets the changes in cancer cells that help them grow, divide, and spread. Learn how targeted therapy works against cancer and about common side effects that may occur. Hormone Therapy Hormone therapy is a treatment that slows or stops the growth of b reast and prostate cancers that use hormones to grow. Learn about the types of hormone therapy and side effects that may happen."