There are various treatment choices for endometrial cancer. Which may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors. These include the location and stage of the cancer. Factors also include your age, overall health, and what side effects you'll find acceptable. The good news is that endometrial cancer can often be cured.
Detailed information on the different ways that chemotherapy is used to treat cancer.
Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer treatment.
Radiation therapy is a treatment for cancer that uses strong beams of X-ray energy to kill and damage cancer cells.
Surgery is the main treatment for endometrial cancer. The goal of surgery is to remove all the cancer. This often involves removing the uterus (called a hysterectomy).
Hysterectomy is surgery to remove the uterus. Your healthcare provider may also remove one or both ovaries, and the fallopian tubes. In some cases, they may remove other parts of the reproductive system.
Detailed information on hormone therapy as 1 type of cancer treatment.
Detailed information on biological therapy, also called immunotherapy, biological response modifier therapy, or biotherapy.
Clinical trials are studies managed by government agencies, educational institutions, private not-for-profit organizations, or commercial businesses. They develop and evaluate the effectiveness of new treatments and therapies for diseases.
Talking with healthcare providers about cancer can be overwhelming. It can be hard to take in all of the information. It helps to be prepared.