What are the methods for treating endometrial cancer

We should learn more about the disease, only in this way can we better prevent and treat the disease. Common methods of endometrial cancer include radiotherapy, surgery, and chemotherapy. From this, everyone can learn more about this disease and stay away from its harm.

Common treatments for endometrial cancer include:

1. Radiation therapy

It is a commonly used treatment for endometrial cancer. There is still controversy about the effect and application of radiotherapy. However, it is generally believed that for stage I grade I, without myometrial invasion, simple surgery is sufficient. For stage I poorly differentiated cancer (grade II and III), myometrial invasion >1/2, lymph node metastasis and stage II endometrial cancer, preoperative intracavitary radium therapy is currently used followed by total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and postoperative auxiliary external irradiation.

2. Surgical treatment

At present, there is a relatively consistent opinion that most stage I and II endometrial cancers can be cured by surgery, which is a good treatment for endometrial cancer. For stage Ia G1 cancer, it can be cured by total hysterectomy plus bilateral adnexectomy. For stage I poorly differentiated cancer (G2 and G3), total hysterectomy plus bilateral adnexectomy combined with radiotherapy is more effective than surgery alone. When the diameter of the uterine cavity is >10cm, this combination of therapy is also appropriate.

3. Hormones and chemotherapy

Progesterone can transform abnormally proliferative endometrium into secretory or atrophic endometrium, which can lead to atrophy and reversal of endometrial adenomatous hyperplasia or adenoma. About 1/3 of patients with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer respond to progesterone preparations, especially those with lung metastasis, with about 35% of patients responding significantly. However, it is not effective for recurrent or persistent lesions in the pelvic cavity. This is also a commonly used treatment for endometrial cancer.

In the process of treating the disease, the patient's mentality also has a great impact on the condition. Maintaining an optimistic and positive attitude will be more helpful for our recovery. The above content is about the common methods of treating endometrial cancer. When treating this disease, patients should persevere and persevere.