ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Treatment of cancer

Cancer is when there are bad cells growing in our body that are not supposed to be there. These bad cells can cause harm to our body and they need to be stopped.

Doctors can treat cancer in different ways, depending on where the cancer is and how bad it is.

One way to treat cancer is by surgery. Surgery is when the doctor cuts open a part of the body to take out the bad cells. Sometimes they might also take out nearby healthy cells so that the cancer does not come back.

Another way to treat cancer is by radiation. Radiation is when the doctor uses special machines to target the bad cells with high energy rays. The rays kill the bad cells and help our body get rid of them.

A third way to treat cancer is by chemotherapy. Chemotherapy is when the doctor gives medicine that helps to kill the bad cells. The medicine might be given through a needle or taken as a pill.

Sometimes, doctors might use a combination of these treatments to get rid of cancer. They will work with us to come up with a plan that will work best for our body.

It's important to remember that cancer treatment can make us feel sick, but our doctors and nurses will be there to help and support us. With the right treatment, we can beat cancer and feel better soon.