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It's completely normal to feel scared and frustrated while waiting for treatment decisions. For Stage 2 endometrial cancer, most patients receive some form of radiation therapy after surgery to help prevent cancer recurrence. Both external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) and vaginal brachytherapy are proven treatment options Show Full Answer

It's completely normal to feel scared and frustrated while waiting for treatment decisions. For Stage 2 endometrial cancer, most patients receive some form of radiation therapy after surgery to help prevent cancer recurrence. Both external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) and vaginal brachytherapy are proven treatment options. Here's how the two treatments differ:

- Brachytherapy: Internal radiation delivered through a cylinder placed in the vagina, typically lasting 10-20 minutes per session over 3+ sessions
- EBRT: External radiation delivered from outside the body, typically given 5 days per week for 4-6 weeks

Your doctor consulting with other specialists is actually a positive sign - it means they're being thorough in determining the most appropriate treatment for your specific case. Studies show that about 15-20% of people with endometrial cancer may experience recurrence after surgery. Radiation therapy, whether EBRT or brachytherapy, helps lower this risk by targeting any remaining cancer cells that may be too small to see during surgery. Your medical team will consider factors like the extent of myometrial involvement and cervical involvement when making their recommendation.

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