Patient's question:
I have a friend whose mother was diagnosed with endometrial cancer. Every time she has her period, she experiences lower back pain and abdominal pain, and the flow is also very heavy. She has to take hemostatic medication and apply needle patches each time. It turns out she has uterine serous carcinoma. Once it was confirmed that it was cancer, she felt really sad. How should endometrial cancer be treated?Doctor's answer:
1. Surgical treatment: Stage I patients undergo extraperitoneal total hysterectomy and bilateral adnexectomy, while Stage II patients should have radical total hysterectomy and radical pelvic lymph node dissection.2. Comprehensive evaluation and treatment of surgery and reflex: If cancer cells are found in the peritoneal fluid or there is cancer infiltration in the myometrium, or if lymph nodes are involved, postoperative external irradiation should be added for Stage I patients. For Stage II or partial Stage III patients, preoperative external or intracavitary irradiation should be added, and surgery should be performed 1–2 weeks after the completion of radiotherapy.
3. Radiotherapy. Endometrial cancer has a significant impact on patients. Once symptoms are detected, it is important to seek medical attention promptly and pay close attention to self-care. Increase the intake of vegetables and fruits, avoid foods, and hope that endometrial cancer patients can receive professional treatment.