There are many treatment choices for uterine sarcoma. Which one may work best for you? It depends on a number of things. These include the stage of your cancer, as well as your age, overall health, and what side effects you'll find acceptable.
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Chemotherapy uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. The medicines are made to attack and kill cancer cells that grow quickly. Some normal cells also grow quickly. Because of this, chemotherapy can also harm those cells. This can cause side effects.
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Detailed information on the different ways that chemotherapy is used to treat cancer.
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Detailed information on biological therapy, also called immunotherapy, biological response modifier therapy, or biotherapy.
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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.
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Detailed information on hormone therapy as 1 type of cancer treatment.
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Radiation therapy is a treatment for cancer that uses high-energy X-rays. A machine directs the rays of energy to the area of cancer. Radiation therapy is also called radiotherapy. Its goal is to kill or shrink cancer cells.
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Detailed information about hormone treatment for uterine sarcoma.
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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.
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