Treatment for womb cancer

Your treatment depends on several factors. These include what type of womb cancer you have, how big it is, whether it has spread (the stage) and the grade. It also depends on your general health. 

The main treatment is surgery. After surgery, or if surgery isn't possible, you might have chemotherapy, radiotherapy or a combination of treatments. You may also have treatment to reduce the symptoms and help you feel better. A team of doctors and other professionals discuss the best treatment and care for you.

Preparing for treatment and life afterwards (prehabilitation)

There are things you can do to help you feel more in control of your physical and mental health when preparing for treatment. In the hospital, preparing for treatment is also called prehabilitation or prehab.

Treatment options for womb cancer

A team of health professionals decides what treatment you might need. They also decide what treatment options you have.

Surgery for womb cancer

Most women with womb cancer have surgery to remove the womb. The operation you have depends on how far the cancer has grown.

Chemotherapy for womb cancer

You might have chemotherapy after surgery if you have a high risk cancer or type 2 cancer, such as clear cell womb cancer.

Radiotherapy for womb cancer

Radiotherapy uses high energy x-rays to kill womb cancer cells. You might have radiotherapy after surgery to reduce the risk of cancer coming back or to help control the symptoms of advanced cancer. You might also have internal radiotherapy (brachytherapy).

Follow up after treatment for womb cancer

You usually have follow up appointments every few months to check how you are and see whether you have any problems or worries. 

Treatment for advanced womb cancer

Treatment for advanced womb cancer aims to control symptoms for as long as possible. Find out more.

Last reviewed: 
22 Feb 2024
Next review due: 
22 Feb 2027