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What Is The Risk Involved In Endometrial Carcinoma Localized To Uterus?
Hi My mom has been diagnosed to be having endometrium Carcinoma...the clinical reports told its stage IC ...now the Biopsy report says its in stage II ....she has gone through hysterctomy and the doctors mentioned she has no issues...as it was localized only within uterus...still the oncologist has suggested a small therapy after 15 days...would like to know about her future....will ther be reccurnce..she is 59 years old and has slightly high BP due to anxiety ...and menopause stopped 10 years back....please advice...thanks
Thu, 5 Jun 2014
Hi. I can understand your concern for your mother's health.
Stage II endometrial cancer is cancer of uterus that is confined to genital organs in pelvis. Treatment after surgery includes external beam radiation therapy and brachytherapy boost to vaginal stump. External beam radiation is delivered to pelvis and brachytherapy is delivered via a cylinder inserted in vagina for a short duration as vaginal stump is at high risk of recurrence. This treatment brings down the chance of recurrence from 30% to below 10% at 5 years in stage II endometrial uterine cancer.
I hope your query has been answered. You can discuss this with the treating oncologist. If you have any further questions I will be happy to answer. Thankyou for choosing Healthcare Magic.
Stage II endometrial cancer is cancer of uterus that is confined to genital organs in pelvis. Treatment after surgery includes external beam radiation therapy and brachytherapy boost to vaginal stump. External beam radiation is delivered to pelvis and brachytherapy is delivered via a cylinder inserted in vagina for a short duration as vaginal stump is at high risk of recurrence. This treatment brings down the chance of recurrence from 30% to below 10% at 5 years in stage II endometrial uterine cancer.
I hope your query has been answered. You can discuss this with the treating oncologist. If you have any further questions I will be happy to answer. Thankyou for choosing Healthcare Magic.
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