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Treatment, Prognosis

Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:07 pm


Treatment

Treatment for uterine cancer depends on the stage of the disease and the overall health of the patient. Removal of the tumor (surgical resection) is the primary treatment. Radiation therapy, hormone therapy, and/or chemotherapy may be used as adjuvant treatment (i.e., in addition to surgery) in patients with metastatic or recurrent disease.


Surgery

Treatment for uterine cancer usually involves removal of the uterus, including the cervix (called total hysterectomy), and re...Read the full article

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