What is uterine sarcoma?
A rare type of cancer of the uterus, uterine sarcoma forms in the muscle of the uterus. Uterine sarcomas are usually treated with surgery. Radiation and/or chemotherapy may sometimes be used after surgery. Staging is used to determine how advanced the cancer is and to measure progress of the disease. The type of treatment is chosen based on the cancer’s stage, with advanced cancers requiring therapies that are more aggressive. What treatment is available at M. D. Anderson – Orlando? Ovarian Cancer Surgery is essential in the treatment for ovarian cancer. Initially, surgery is used to confirm the diagnosis and stage of ovarian cancer. If necessary, extensive removal of the tumor can be performed to minimize the amount of tumor before chemotherapy. Chemotherapy is usually required for most ovarian cancer patients following surgery to stop the remaining cancerous cells from dividing and reproducing. Most chemotherapy can be given on an outpatient basis although some regimens require hospi
