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Treatments for Uterine (Endometrial) Cancer

by Cynthia M. Johnson, MA
En Español (Spanish Version)
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The goal of treatment is to remove as much cancer as possible while sparing the ovaries. Doing so may preserve fertility in women who plan on having children. It may also keep cancer from spreading or coming back. The most common treatment is surgery, but other methods may be used. The treatment plan is based on the cancer specifics and a person's age, health, and outlook. Comfort measures are given to those with later stages of cancer.

Uterine cancer treatment includes:

Surgery
Radiation therapy
Chemotherapy
Other: hormonal therapy
Lifestyle changes
Managing the side effects of cancer and cancer therapy
REFERENCES:

Endometrial cancer. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists website. Available at: https://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/Endometrial-Cancer. Updated February 2019. Accessed February 26, 2020.

Endometrial cancer. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at:https://www.dynamed.com/condition/endometrial-cancer. Updated October 21, 2019. Accessed February 26, 2020.

Endometrial cancer. Merck Manual Professional Version website. Available at: http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/gynecology-and-obstetrics/gynecologic-tumors/endometrial-cancer. Updated February 2019. Accessed February 26, 2020.

Renaud MC, Le T, et al. Epidemiology and investigations for suspected endometrial cancer. J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2018 Sep;40(9):e703.

Treatment option overview. National Cancer Institute website. Available at: https://www.cancer.gov/types/uterine/patient/endometrial-treatment-pdq#section/_131. Updated June 12, 2019. Accessed February 26, 2020.

Last reviewed November 2019 by EBSCO Medical Review Board Elliot M. Levine, MD, FACOG  Last Updated: 1/26/2021

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