ENDOMETRIAL CANCER TREATMENTS

A hysterectomy -- surgery to remove the uterus or radiology -- are typically the first line options for treatment.

The best approach depends on whether -- and how much -- the cancer has spread. Your doctor will probably suggest a hysterectomy and may want to remove your cervix, fallopian tubes, and ovaries along with your uterus. She may recommend a course of radiation as an adjunct therapy. Less common treatments for this cancer include hormone therapy and chemotherapy. Discuss the advantages and side effects of the possibilities with your doctor or oncologist, and be sure to get a second opinion if you are not happy.