Treatments, Tests, & Procedures

In this podcast, we discuss what to expect during radiation therapy.

In this podcast, we discuss chemotherapy.

During this podcast, you'll receive some key facts about colonoscopy and an explanation of what happens during this test, to help you prepare for your own colonoscopy. You will also be offered a list of questions to ask your doctor about your test and its results.

This podcast explains what to expect during a Pap test, or Pap smear.

This podcast explains what to expect during a mammogram.

Dr. Robert Sticca outlines the basic types of surgery used in cancer treatment.

Cancer and its treatment may affect a person's ability to conceive a child in the future. Get perspectives on fertility and cancer in this video led by medical experts from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). In collaboration with the LIVESTRONG Foundation, ASCO has launched a series of "Moving Forward" videos aimed at helping young adults with cancer.

In this podcast, we'll talk about why it's useful to keep your own medical record, what to include, how to compile it, and ways to organize and store your records for safekeeping.

Dr. Nicholas Vogelzang explains what targeted therapies are, and how they are used in cancer treatment.

In this video, Dr. Mark Kris explains the concept of treatment guidelines, and how the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) develops treatment guidelines for people with cancer.

How to choose a treatment facility for your cancer care.

The type of cancer treatment your doctor recommends depends on the type of cancer, the size and location of the tumor, whether the cancer has spread, and your overall health. Learn about the most common types of cancer treatment, such as surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy and where you can go to find more information.