Uterine sarcoma is a disease in which cancer cells form in the muscles or supporting tissues of the uterus. This eMedTV article offers an overview of this type of cancer, including information on its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
In cases of uterine sarcoma, stages are used to express the extent of the disease. This eMedTV article defines the stages of uterine sarcoma, which include stages I-IV and recurrent cases of the cancer, and looks at tests used in the staging process.
Uterine sarcoma treatment may involve surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and/or hormone therapy. This eMedTV resource describes the various treatments that may be used to treat uterine sarcoma and provides links to additional information.
For women with uterine sarcoma, treatment is often based on the stage of the disease. This eMedTV Web page breaks down uterine sarcoma treatment by stage of the cancer, from stage I to stage IV and recurrent cases of the disease.
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