In Treatment for Uterine (Endometrial) Cancer

Understand how your uterine cancer stage and genetic profile determine your treatment path, from hysterectomy and radiation to targeted chemotherapy options.

Discover why biomarker testing is transforming uterine cancer treatment. Learn how targeted therapy and immunotherapy are replacing chemotherapy as the new standard.

Every year, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting brings together cancer researchers, oncologists, and advocates to discuss the latest advances in cancer care. Some studies presented at ASCO may eventually change how uterine (endometrial) cancer is treated. Others help answer important questions patients have been asking for years. This year, uterine (endometrial) […]

For many people living with advanced or recurrent uterine (endometrial) cancer, immunotherapy has opened the door to new treatment possibilities. While chemotherapy has long been a standard treatment option, immunotherapy works in a very different way by helping the body’s own immune system recognize and attack cancer cells. According to UCSF Health’s Dr. Katherine Fuh, […]

Endometrial cancer care is becoming more personalized, and many patients are asked to make decisions based on information that is not always clearly explained. This conversation is meant to provide context, clarity, and a better understanding of how these decisions are made. Katherine Fuh is a leading gynecologic oncologist at UCSF Health who is helping […]

Treatment options for endometrial (uterine) cancer continue to evolve, and new research presented at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer 2026 highlighted encouraging progress in areas like targeted therapy, fertility-sparing treatment, and supportive care. Held April 10–13 in San Juan, the meeting showcased promising advances that may help improve outcomes and […]

An endometrial cancer diagnosis can feel like the ground has shifted beneath you. Suddenly, you’re facing a flood of medical terminology, treatment decisions, and unknowns all at once. Knowing which questions to ask your care team (and even other patients) can be the difference between passively receiving care and actively shaping it. According to the […]

Your first doctor’s appointment after a hysterectomy for endometrial (uterine) cancer can feel like a lot. You may still be healing from surgery while also trying to understand what the cancer diagnosis means for your future. Before the appointment, take a few days to just notice how your body feels. Pay attention to pain, swelling, […]

Uterine (endometrial) cancer has seen significant advancements in both understanding and treatment in recent years. Scientists are learning more about how this cancer develops, how to detect it earlier, and how to treat it more effectively. Here’s a closer look at what’s new in uterine (endometrial) cancer research. Understanding the genetics behind uterine (endometrial)  cancer […]