Cancer

The female pelvic area contains a number of organs and structures: the endometrium, uterus, ovaries, cervix, vagina, and vulva. ...more

The uterus is part of the female reproductive system. You may know it as the womb....more

Uterine fibroids are tumors in a uterus. They are usually not cancer....more

Details on the symptoms of uterine sarcoma....more

Read on for a helpful overview of uterine sarcoma....more

A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease, such as uterine sarcoma. ...more

Detailed information on the most common diagnostic procedures for cancer....more

After a diagnosis of uterine sarcoma, you will likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about the cancer. They can help show if the cancer has grown into nearby areas or spread to other parts of your body. ...more

If your healthcare provider thinks you might have uterine cancer, you will need certain exams and tests. Diagnosis starts with your provider asking you questions. You may also have a Pap test, ultrasound, biopsy, and other tests. ...more

An endometrial biopsy is a procedure to take a small tissue sample from the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after this procedure. ...more

Dilation and curettage or D&C is surgery to remove abnormal tissues in the uterus....more

A pelvic ultrasound is a scan that looks at the organs and structures in your pelvic area. Read on to learn details about what to expect before, during, and after this scan. ...more

Hysteroscopy is the exam of the inside of the cervix and uterus using a thin, lighted, flexible tube called a hysteroscope. Your healthcare provider inserts the device through the vagina. ...more

Being told you have uterine sarcoma can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your care team to help. They can help you cope with fear learn about treatment options and get the support you need. ...more

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. ...more

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. ...more

Detailed information on the different ways that chemotherapy is used to treat cancer....more

Detailed information on biological therapy, also called immunotherapy, biological response modifier therapy, or biotherapy. ...more

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. ...more

Detailed information on hormone therapy as 1 type of cancer treatment....more

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. ...more

Detailed information about hormone treatment for uterine sarcoma....more

You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more

Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more

Uterine sarcoma is a type of cancer that starts in the muscular wall of the uterus (myometrium). Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more