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[[hormonal therapy (oncology)|Hormonal therapy]] with progestins and antiestrogens has been used for the treatment of endometrial stromal sarcomas.<ref>[http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_4X_Hormone_Therapy_63.asp?sitearea] American Cancer Society - Uterine Sarcomas - Hormonal Therapy (accessed 5-25-07)</ref> | [[hormonal therapy (oncology)|Hormonal therapy]] with progestins and antiestrogens has been used for the treatment of endometrial stromal sarcomas.<ref>[http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_4X_Hormone_Therapy_63.asp?sitearea] American Cancer Society - Uterine Sarcomas - Hormonal Therapy (accessed 5-25-07)</ref> | ||
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|MedCond = Endometrial cancer|Norethindrone acetate and Ethinyl estradiol}} | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]
Overview
Medical Therapy
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy may be considered in some cases, especially for those with stage 3 and 4 disease. Cisplatin is an inhibitor of DNA synthesis and is preferred.
Hormonal therapy
Hormonal therapy with progestins and antiestrogens has been used for the treatment of endometrial stromal sarcomas.[1]
Contraindicated medications
Endometrial cancer is considered an absolute contraindication to the use of the following medications: