Stage 4 cancer treatments
- chemotherapy, though the risks may be too high when the cancer has spread extensively.
- radiation therapy, which can shrink tumors and help with symptoms.
- immunotherapy, which helps the body's immune system fight the cancer.
- surgery to remove tumors.
- targeted therapy, which aims to slow tumor growth.
Can last stage cancer be treated?
Terminal cancer is incurable. This means no treatment will eliminate the cancer. But there are many treatments that can help make someone as comfortable as possible. This often involves minimizing the side effects of both the cancer and any medications being used.
What is the best treatment for last stage cancer?
Chemotherapy. Chemotherapy is one of the most commonly used treatments for advanced cancer. It may also be used for symptom relief. A combination of chemotherapy drugs may be used, or chemotherapy may be combined with other treatments as part of a broader treatment plan.