The treatment of uterine cancer typically depends on the stage and type of cancer. The primary treatment is surgery, usually a hysterectomy, which involves removing the uterus, and often the ovaries and fallopian tubes. If cancer has spread, lymph nodes may also be removed.
For early-stage cancers, surgery alone may be sufficient. However, in more advanced stages, additional treatments are required. These include radiation therapy, which can be used to kill cancer cells or shrink tumors, and chemotherapy, which targets cancer cells throughout the body.
Hormone therapy may be effective for certain types of uterine cancer, especially for those with hormone receptor-positive tumors. Targeted therapy and immunotherapy are newer options that focus on specific genetic mutations or boost the body’s immune response against cancer.
The treatment plan is tailored to the individual, and close monitoring is required to manage side effects and prevent recurrence.