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==Medical Therapy== | ==Medical Therapy== | ||
===Chemotherapy=== | ===Chemotherapy=== | ||
[[Chemotherapy]] may be considered in some cases, especially for those with stage 3 and 4 disease. | [[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=== | ||
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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]