Cancer

Deciding on Treatment See All  Uterine Sarcoma: Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment 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  Uterine Sarcoma: Chemotherapy in Deciding on Treatment 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  Chemotherapy in Deciding on Treatment Detailed information on the different ways that chemotherapy is used to treat cancer....more  Biological Therapy (Immunotherapy) in Deciding on Treatment Detailed information on biological therapy, also called immunotherapy, biological response modifier therapy, or biotherapy ...more  Hysterectomy in Deciding on Treatment Hysterectomy is surgery to remove the uterus. Your healthcare provider may also remove one or both ovaries, and the fallopian tubes. In some cases, he or she may remove other parts of the reproductive system. ...more  Hormone Therapy for Cancer in Deciding on Treatment Detailed information on hormone therapy as 1 type of cancer treatment....more  Uterine Sarcoma: Radiation Therapy in Deciding on Treatment 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  Hormone Therapy for Uterine Sarcoma in Deciding on Treatment Detailed information about hormone treatment for uterine sarcoma....more  About Clinical Trials: Information from the National Cancer Institute in Deciding on Treatment 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. ...more