What can prevent the recurrence of ovarian and endometrial cancers?

Dr. Gustavo C. Rodriguez, MD on behalf of NorthShore University HealthSystem

Gynecologic Oncologist

There’s actually a growing body of evidence that exercise lowers the risk of recurrence of a number of cancers, including breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Moderate exercise could be very helpful. There are no major drug interventions doctors could give to prevent a recurrence.

Riverside Community Hospital

Early diagnosis and good treatment are at the heart of preventing recurrence in ovarian and endometrial cancers.

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