Cancer Treatments
When you face cancer, you deserve the best care tailored specifically for you. Trust the dedicated Billings Clinic Cancer Center team to support you, offer expertise, innovative treatments, compassion, and hope.
Life During Cancer Treatment
Each person's treatment experience is different. Cancer treatment takes a lot of commitment and energy, which can be stressful. Remember to lean on your family, friends, and cancer care team for comfort and support.
Complete Cancer Care
Rely on Billings Clinic for a broad range of advanced cancer treatments, such as:
- Surgery removes tumors
- Radiation therapy uses high-energy rays to target and kill cancer cells
- Chemotherapy, biotherapy, and hormone therapy
- Chemotherapy uses medicines to destroy cancer cells
- Biotherapy includes treatments made from living organisms to help the body’s natural defenses fight cancer
- Hormone therapy stops or slows the growth of cancers (breast and prostate) that use hormones to grow
- Stem cell transplant replaces the cancer cells (blood cancers) or damaged cells with healthy stem cells
Your Personalized Treatment Plan
Your customized treatment plan may use one or a combination of treatments to provide the most effective care. We’ll make sure you get the correct dose to minimize side effects.
Managing Treatment Side Effects
Report treatment side effects to your care team. They can help you manage specific side effects you’re experiencing, such as upset stomach, tiredness, weakness, and more. A dietitian can help you with diet and nutrition during your treatment.
Get extra help from complementary and integrative care specialists at Billings Clinic to cope with your treatment side effects.
Maintain Your Quality of Life at Home
You can take the following steps to reduce common side effects:
- Eat well and stay hydrated
- Rest as much as needed
- Do light exercise or activities like stretching, yoga, or walking to boost energy
- Manage nausea and vomiting by eating small meals
- Get social and emotional care by attending counseling or support groups
Clinical Trials
Participate in clinical trials at Billings Clinic or through our cancer partners. Research studies and clinical trials give you access to new treatments and the potential for better outcomes.