Your treatment plan may include medical treatments to kill the cancer cells and stop it from spreading. Loma Linda University division of Gynecologic Oncology specializes in targeted therapies and immunotherapy that can decrease side effects. This is because we are targeting cancer cells, not healthy cells that surround your cancer.
Targeted therapy combines molecular testing and chemotherapy to stop cancer cells from growing and dividing. These medications can be given in a number of ways — orally, by injection or by IV drip — depending on your specific case. Your care team will talk with you about your specific targeted therapy plan as well as how many cycles of chemotherapy you’ll need.
Immunotherapy is a type of treatment that offers more treatment options every year. Immunotherapy uses your body’s own immune system to help you fight cancer by targeting specific cancer cells. Our expertise and innovative research are uncovering new ways to use immunotherapy to stop cancer cells from spreading and help shrink existing tumors.
Hormone therapy may be used to help block the hormones that are allowing your cancer to spread and grow. This therapy is often used in treating ovarian cancer to block estrogen production.