Endometrial cancer is the most common type of cancer in women’s reproductive system. There are different treatment methods including chemotherapy and radiotherapy. But, do they reduce the risk of endometrial cancer?.

Chemotherapy and Endometrial Cancer

Chemotherapy is a cancer treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells. While chemotherapy is often used to treat endometrial cancer, it is not commonly used to reduce the risk of endometrial cancer.

One study published in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology International found that adjuvant chemotherapy (chemotherapy used after surgery) was not effective in reducing the risk of endometrial cancer recurrence after surgery.

Another study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology found that chemotherapy may be effective in reducing the risk of endometrial cancer recurrence in women with advanced stage disease.

Radiotherapy and Endometrial Cancer

Radiotherapy is another cancer treatment that uses high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells. Radiotherapy may be used after surgery to reduce the risk of endometrial cancer recurrence.

A study published in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics found that radiation therapy was effective in reducing the risk of endometrial cancer recurrence in women who had surgery for early stage endometrial cancer.

Combination Therapy

In some cases, a combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy may be used to treat endometrial cancer. However, there is limited research on the effectiveness of combination therapy in reducing the risk of endometrial cancer.

One study published in the Annals of Oncology found that adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy may be effective in reducing the risk of endometrial cancer recurrence in women with high-grade endometrial cancer.

Other Prevention Methods

While chemotherapy and radiotherapy may be effective in reducing the risk of endometrial cancer recurrence after surgery, there are other prevention methods that women can use to reduce their risk of endometrial cancer.

Some of these methods include maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, and taking hormonal birth control. Studies have shown that women who are overweight or obese are at a higher risk of developing endometrial cancer.

Conclusion

While chemotherapy and radiotherapy may be used to treat endometrial cancer, they are not commonly used to reduce the risk of endometrial cancer.

However, there is some research that suggests that these treatments may be effective in reducing the risk of endometrial cancer recurrence after surgery.

Women who are at a high risk of developing endometrial cancer should talk to their doctor about their options for prevention and treatment.