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The success of hysterectomy treatment depends on your cancer stage and type. For stage 1 endometrial cancer, surgery alone may be sufficient for complete treatment. However, if you have a more aggressive type or stage 2-4 cancer, additional treatments might be necessary.

Your surgical team will typically perform several Show Full Answer

The success of hysterectomy treatment depends on your cancer stage and type. For stage 1 endometrial cancer, surgery alone may be sufficient for complete treatment. However, if you have a more aggressive type or stage 2-4 cancer, additional treatments might be necessary.

Your surgical team will typically perform several procedures during the hysterectomy to check for cancer spread:
• Lymph node testing to check if cancer has spread
• Abdominal washing to test for cancer cells in the pelvic area
• Possible omentum removal if cancer has spread beyond the uterus After surgery, your healthcare team will analyze all removed tissue and test results to determine if additional treatment is needed. You may require follow-up treatments such as radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy depending on what they find.

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