Why is a hysterectomy needed in stage 3 endometrial cancer?

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I have read your query and understand your concern.

I understand your concern, especially given your sister’s diagnosis and the recommended treatment. In stage three endometrial cancer, the disease has usually spread beyond the uterus to nearby structures such as the surrounding tissues or lymph nodes.

A radical hysterectomy is recommended at this stage to remove the uterus, ovaries, cervix, and nearby lymph nodes that may be affected. This approach helps reduce the amount of cancer in the body and lowers the risk of further spread.

Because the disease is more advanced, less invasive options are usually not sufficient to control it effectively. Surgery is often followed by additional treatments such as radiation therapy and chemotherapy to further reduce the risk of recurrence and spread to other organs like the lungs, bones, or liver.

It is important to understand that this surgery will result in loss of fertility, so this aspect should be discussed with the treating doctor if relevant.

The goal of this approach is to control the disease as effectively as possible and improve long-term outcomes. I would recommend a radical hysterectomy with chemoradiotherapy.

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