Treatment options

 

Surgery remains one of the main treatments for this type of cancer and you may be offered a robotic (laparoscopic) hysterectomy. This will involve the removal of your womb and cervix, tubes and ovaries using key hole surgery. You can read more about this operation in the patient information leaflet Da Vinci robotic hysterectomy and removal of ovaries (oophorectomy) with discharge advice. 

Some patients will have surgery on its own, whilst others will require other treatments.

Learn more about cancer surgery at Royal Surrey.

 

Chemotherapy - is a cancer treatment, which uses medicine to kill cancer cells. You may have chemotherapy on its own or with other anti-cancer treatments.

Learn more about chemotherapy at Royal Surrey Cancer Centre.

 

Radiotherapy - is a treatment where radiation is used to kill cancer cells. You may receive radiotherapy with chemotherapy. You could also receive it with brachytherapy.

Discover more about radiotherapy at Royal Surrey Cancer Centre.

 

Brachytherapy  – is a form of radiotherapy where a radioactive source is placed inside or next to the area requiring treatment. This allows for a high dose of treatment to be delivered in a targeted way. You can read more about Brachytherapy in our patient leaflet.

Learn more about  brachytherapy at Royal Surrey Cancer Centre.

 

Immunotherapy - uses your immune system to fight cancer and works by helping your immune system to recognise and attack the cancer cells. You may be offered immunotherapy if your cancer returns after initial treatment.

Read more about immunotherapy treatment at Royal Surrey Cancer Centre.