Also, this form of treatment is often recommended for women who have metastatic or recurrent endometrial cancer. Hormone therapy can cause a number of side effects. Women taking progesterone may experience fatigue and changes in appetite and weight, and they may retain fluid. Premenopausal women may have changes in their menstrual periods. Women may wish to discuss the side effects of hormone therapy with their doctor.
Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill cancer cells.
Anticancer drugs may be taken by mouth or given by injection into a blood vessel. Poor appetite, nausea, vomiting. Change in normal bowel function For more information, click on Chemotherapy. The Patient Resource Library located in the Avera Cancer Institute has many cancer-related brochures, videos and books to help you. In addition to answering questions, our social worker can assist patients in dealing with the many emotional issues associated with cancer.