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Treatment of cancer can be made by...

Treatment of cancer can be made by

A

Radiation therapy

B

Surgery

C

Immunotherapy

D

All the above

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Cancer Treatment Options**: The question asks about the various methods available for treating cancer. The options provided are radiation therapy, surgery, immunotherapy, or all of the above. 2. **Radiation Therapy**: - This treatment uses beams of intense energy, such as X-rays, to kill cancer cells. - It can also use protons and other types of energy. - Radiation therapy is effective for many types of cancer. 3. **Surgery**: - Surgery is a traditional method of treating cancer. - It involves the physical removal of tumors and surrounding tissues during an operation. - This method is still effective for many types of cancer and is one of the oldest forms of treatment. 4. **Immunotherapy**: - Also known as biological therapy, immunotherapy works by activating or suppressing the immune system. - It can help the immune system to stop or slow the growth of cancer cells or destroy them. - Different immunotherapy treatments function in various ways to combat cancer. 5. **Conclusion**: Since all three methods—radiation therapy, surgery, and immunotherapy—are valid and effective treatments for cancer, the correct answer is "all the above". ### Final Answer: The treatment of cancer can be made by **all the above** (radiation therapy, surgery, immunotherapy). ---
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