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Chemotherapy for Uterine (Endometrial) Cancer

Authors:
  • Cynthia M. Johnson, MA
Publication Type:

Condition InDepth

Chemotherapy for Uterine (Endometrial) Cancer

Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill cancer cells. It may be given as an injection, through a tube, or by mouth. The drugs enter the blood and travel through the body killing mostly cancer cells, but also some healthy cells. For uterine cancer, it is often used after surgery. It may also be used if cancer has spread to other parts of the body. It may be given with radiation therapy to help it work better.

References

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  • Treatment option overview. National Cancer Institute website. Available at: https://www.cancer.gov/types/uterine/patient/endometrial-treatment-pdq#section/_131. Updated June 12, 2019. Accessed February 26, 2020.

Contributors

  • Elliot M. Levine, MD, FACOG
Last Updated:
2019-11-01

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