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Chemotherapy
Source: Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: November 13, 2020 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment Option Overview / Five types of standard treatment are used:
Chemotherapy is a cancer treatment that uses drugs to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping the cells from dividing. When chemotherapy is taken by mouth or injected into a vein or muscle, the drugs enter the bloodstream and can reach cancer cells throughout the body (systemic chemotherapy). When chemotherapy is placed directly into the cerebrospinal fluid, an organ, or a body cavity such as the abdomen, the drugs mainly affect cancer cells in those areas (regional chemotherapy).
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The way the chemotherapy is given depends on the type and stage of the cancer being treated.
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