Uterine Cancer Treatment

Uterine cancer is a cancer of the uterus and surrounding structures. Endometrial cancer, or a cancer of the uterine lining, is the most frequent type of uterine cancer. There are many types of treatment available, and many options if the uterine cancer is caught early.

Radiation

• Radiation therapy is used to kill the cancer cells that are attacking the the uterus.

Removal of Cancers

• Surgery is often preformed to remove the cancerous lesions from in and around the uterus.

Chemotherapy

• Chemotherapy can be used to stop the cancer in the uterus. In this procedure, chemicals known to fight cancer cells are injected into the body.

Hormone Therapy

• Therapy using only hormones can be used in the treatment of uterine cancer. Endometrial cancer is a hormone-dependent disease. Therefore, hormonal therapy added to standard treatments may improve the outcome in the early stages of the disease (see Resources).

Hysterectomy

• Hysterectomy, usually the last line of defense, is the complete removal of the uterus from the body.