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Chemotharapy and radiation have long been the most used cancer treatments. However with the discovery of laser surgery some doctors believe this to be the more effective way to go. Radiations is know to shrink cancer tumors, however it is very hard on the patient and they become very ill will trying to fight off the radiation that is being pumped into their body.

Radiation is one of the first treatments know in the battle of cancer. Although it does seem to shrink the cancer cells it also kills good blood cells. A person with a weak immune system my be in grave danger of the side effect after taking radiation treatments. Chemotherapy is must the same and a patient taking this treatment plan, can expect to experience many side effects. One being violently ill hours after the treatment, the second is the days following can be a struggle as your body feels weak and you will have extreme hot flashes. Not to mention the fact the your body hair will start to fall out, and in most cases you will lose all the hair on your head. It will grow back after the treatment but during this treatment you will have to wear a wig, if you are missing your hair.

Another procedure out on the market is called the gamma knife. It is used to cut out the tumors, and is a very exact procedure. However this is used in combination with radiation. They are having great success with this treatment. If you have cancer research your options, talk to your doctor, and together you can determine the best treatment plan. Staying positive is said to help cancer patient when they start their treatment plan, it helps the

Cancer is the most feared disease, for there is no cure for it , nor is there an answer when a cancer patient asks the question “Why me?”