Patient's question:
My mom is 62 years old this year. Last year, she was diagnosed with endometrial cancer. After a thorough examination at the hospital, it was found to be in the early stages. She had surgery at the hospital. She also underwent many rounds of chemotherapy and felt better. However, less than three months later, she began to experience severe leg pain. A thorough examination at the hospital revealed that the cancer had returned. Can endometrial cancer be cured?Doctor's answer:
The treatment effect of uterine cancer is generally measured by 5-year survival rates, rather than complete cure. For stages 0~Ia, surgical or radiotherapy treatment yields a 5-year survival rate of 98%~100%; for stage Ib, it is 80%~90%, and for stage IIa, it is around 70%. Prognosis is very important for 5-year survival rates. Generally, adenocarcinoma is less sensitive to radiotherapy and has a higher rate of lymphatic metastasis, so its prognosis is worse than that of squamous cell carcinoma. The degree of cell division in cancer cells is related to prognosis, with better division indicating a better prognosis. However, since symptoms vary among patients, the treatment methods also differ. Therefore, it is recommended that patients seek early diagnosis and treatment upon noticing symptoms.