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Common Questions on Sarcoma of the Uterus

Is uterine sarcoma the same as uterine/endometrial cancer?
No, uterine sarcoma is cancer of the connective tissue of the uterus. This is different than uterine cancer and is treated differently.
What is Uterine Sarcoma - American Cancer Society

How is uterine sarcoma diagnosed?
D and C – Medline Plus
Endometrial Biopsy – The Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide
Transvaginal ultrasound - MedlinePlus

Where is the first place I should look for treatment information?
Uterine Sarcoma: Treatment – NCI/PDQ®

Can you tell me about different surgeries used to treat uterine sarcoma?
Surgery - American Cancer Society

My mother is having radiation to treat uterine sarcoma. Do you have any information on this?
Radiation Therapy – American Cancer Society

Do you have a list of websites, books, and other resources on uterine cancer?
Information Finder on Gynecological Cancers


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