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Government Funding Lapse
Because of a lapse in government funding, the information on this website may not be up to date, transactions submitted via the website may not be processed, and the agency may not be able to respond to inquiries until appropriations are enacted.

The NIH Clinical Center (the research hospital of NIH) is open. For more details about its operating status, please visit cc.nih.gov.

Updates regarding government operating status and resumption of normal operations can be found at opm.gov.

Types of Cancer Treatment

There are many types of cancer treatment. Some people with cancer have only one treatment. But most people have a combination of treatments, such as surgery with chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

The types of treatment that you receive will depend on the type of cancer you have and how advanced it is. To learn more about how specific cancers are treated, see the cancer treatment information for adult and childhood cancers. Our list of Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Treatment may help you talk with your doctor and learn more about your treatment options.

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