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    This short assessment will help you find out if you have major risk factors for ovarian cancer.

    OverviewSee All in OverviewShow Blurbs
    The female pelvic area contains a number of organs and structures: the endometrium, uterus, ovaries, cervix, vagina, and vulva. ...more
    The uterus is part of the female reproductive system. You may know it as the womb....more
    Uterine fibroids are tumors in a uterus. They are usually not cancer....more
    Details on the symptoms of uterine sarcoma....more
    Read on for a helpful overview of uterine sarcoma....more
    A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease, such as uterine sarcoma. ...more
    Understanding Your DiagnosisSee All in Understanding Your DiagnosisShow Blurbs
    Detailed information on the most common diagnostic procedures for cancer....more
    After a diagnosis of uterine sarcoma, you will likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about the cancer. They can help show if the cancer has grown into nearby areas or spread to other parts of your body. ...more
    If your doctor thinks you might have uterine cancer, you will need certain exams and tests. You may also have a Pap test, ultrasound, biopsy, and other tests. ...more
    An endometrial biopsy is a procedure to take a small tissue sample from the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after this procedure. ...more
    Dilation and curettage or D&C is surgery to remove abnormal tissues in the uterus....more
    A pelvic ultrasound is a scan that looks at the organs and structures in your pelvic area. Read on to learn details about what to expect before, during, and after this scan. ...more
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    Deciding on TreatmentSee All in Deciding on TreatmentShow Blurbs
    There are many treatment choices for uterine sarcoma. Which one may work best for you? It depends on a number of things. These include the stage of your cancer, as well as your age, overall health, and what side effects you'll find acceptable. ...more
    Chemotherapy uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. The medicines are made to attack and kill cancer cells that grow quickly. Some normal cells also grow quickly. Because of this, chemotherapy can also harm those cells. This can cause side effects. ...more
    Detailed information on the different ways that chemotherapy is used to treat cancer....more
    Detailed information on biological therapy, also called immunotherapy, biological response modifier therapy, or biotherapy. ...more
    Hysterectomy is surgery to remove the uterus. Your healthcare provider may also remove one or both ovaries, and the fallopian tubes. In some cases, they may remove other parts of the reproductive system. ...more
    Detailed information on hormone therapy as 1 type of cancer treatment....more
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    Managing Side EffectsSee All in Managing Side EffectsShow Blurbs
    You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more
    Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more
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    Uterine sarcoma is a type of cancer that starts in the muscular wall of the uterus (myometrium). Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more
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    Southern New Mexico
    Surgery Center

    2301 Indian Wells Rd. Suite B
    Alamogordo, NM 88310
    www.snmsc.org

    Phone: 575.437.0890
    Fax: 575.437.0905
    Email: info@snmsc.org

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