Tips for Feeling Your Best During Treatment for Uterine Sarcoma
When you are being treated for uterine cancer, it is possible that you will have side effects and, perhaps, symptoms from the disease itself. For instance, the tumor may put pressure on an organ or body part and cause pain. Or the tumor may interfere with that organ’s function.
The treatments to destroy cancer cells can harm healthy cells at the same time, and that means treatment can cause side effects.
Side effects affect each woman differently. Some woman have none, while others may have many. Some may change over time, while others stay the same. Some may be temporary, while others may be permanent.
When side effects occur, they can interfere with your day-to-day life. For instance, if you haven’t yet reached menopause, removing your uterus and ovaries during surgery can cause you to have side effects such as hot flashes. Some side effects may make other symptoms feel worse. For example, if you’re depressed or not sleeping well, you may be tired. When you are more tired, your pain may feel worse. Getting relief from one side effect may help others.
The kind of side effects you have depend on the type of treatment you have. And the treatment is based on whether the cancer is localized to the uterus or has spread away from the uterus.
It will also help you feel better by learning how to communicate with your healthcare team about how you feel and by getting support. You’ll find more information about each of these topics in this section.
