Hormones are chemicals that occur naturally in the body and they control the growth and activity of cells. A type of female hormone known as progestins, a form of the female hormone progesterone is used in hormone therapy for uterine cancer treatment. It is often given in pill form. Hormones work by slowing the growth of uterine cancer.
Treatment with hormones are suitable for:
1) Young patients who want to have children and so do not want to undergo hysterectomy.
2) Patients not fit to undergo surgery or radiation.
3) Recurrent cases of uterine cancer
4) Advanced cases of uterine cancer (Please discuss the stage of your cancer with your doctor)
Side effects may include:
a) Fluid retention
b) Weight gain
c) Increased appetite
d) Loss of sexual desire
This treatment is condered new and does not guarantee that the cancer will not recur.
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