There are several types of adjuvant therapy that can be guided by histological findings:
- Chemotherapy: Uses drugs to kill rapidly dividing cancer cells. Histological analysis can reveal the aggressiveness of the tumor, helping oncologists decide if chemotherapy is necessary. - Radiation Therapy: Uses high-energy radiation to target and kill cancer cells. Histology can determine the exact location and extent of the tumor, guiding precise radiation treatment. - Hormone Therapy: Used for cancers that are hormone-sensitive, such as certain breast cancers. Histological tests can identify hormone receptors on the tumor cells. - Immunotherapy: Boosts the body's immune system to fight cancer. Histology can identify specific antigens on tumor cells that can be targeted by immunotherapy.
