Advancements in cancer treatment Multi-modality treatments have now made it possible to effectively treat cancer. Multi-modality treatments work through a combination of surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Types of treatments for cancer This is determined through the stages of cancer. If the cancer is identified at the early stage and the tumour is small then surgery is enough. But if the tumour is large then surgery is combined with radiation and chemotherapy. If you want to visit the best cancer care center in Trichy then visit Kauvery Hospital. Watch Dr. B. Anish of Kauvery Hospital, one of the best surgical oncologists in Trichy explain whether advanced cancer treatments could cure cancer completely.