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==Overview==
==Overview==
 
==Medical Therapy==
==Radiation therapy==
Women with stage 1 disease who are at increased risk for recurrence and those with stage 2 disease are often offered surgery in combination with [[radiation therapy]].
 
==Chemotherapy==
==Chemotherapy==
[[Chemotherapy]] may be considered in some cases, especially for those with stage 3 and 4 disease.  
[[Chemotherapy]] may be considered in some cases, especially for those with stage 3 and 4 disease.  

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]

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Chemotherapy may be considered in some cases, especially for those with stage 3 and 4 disease.

Hormonal therapy

Hormonal therapy with progestins and antiestrogens has been used for the treatment of endometrial stromal sarcomas.[1]

References

  1. [1] American Cancer Society - Uterine Sarcomas - Hormonal Therapy (accessed 5-25-07)


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