Surgery:Surgeryis the main treatment for most endometrial cancers and consists of a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus and sometimes the cervix and upper part of the vagina), often along with asalpingo-oophorectomy(removal of both ovaries and fallopian tubes), andlymph node dissection(removal of...
Removal of the ovaries is an option for women with genetic mutations that increase their cancer risk. This option can also be considered for women over 40 who are undergoing a hysterectomy. Risk Reducer: Low-Fat Diet No definitive dietary changes have been shown to prevent ovarian cancer. Never...
If you have had a hysterectomy, estrogen alone is needed. For women with an intact uterus, progestin is always part of hormone replacement therapy. Ask your doctor whether estrogen is right for you. SERMs: For women who are unable to take estrogen or choose not to, selective estrogen ...
The hardest part was giving up her life in the food industry (she was a digital pioneer and creator of the world’s first food podcast channel). Iannolo says, “I needed a lot of time to grieve over the loss of that life, and it was quite dark for awhile.” While Iannolo, no...