Susannah Barnett

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• How to prepare your home for recovery after endometrial cancer surgery 

  Learn more about how to prepare your home before endometrial cancer surgery so you can help yourself recover safely.

• What you can do to reduce the risk of osteoporosis after cancer treatment

  Learn more about what you can do to protect bone health and reduce your risk of developing osteoporosis after cancer treatment.

• Managing changes to sexual health after endometrial cancer treatment

  If endometrial cancer treatment has affected your sexual health, there are things you can do to reduce discomfort and anxiety.

• How to reduce your risk of endometrial cancer recurrence

  Making a healthy diet and regular exercise a priority can help lower your risk.

• How to ask for and accept help during cancer treatment

  Allowing yourself to seek help is a smart, proactive step that will give you the space to heal.

• How to take care of your skin during radiation therapy

  You’ll need to avoid perfumed products: Fragrances can irritate your skin even more.

• What are type 1 and type 2 endometrial cancer?

  The traditional classification is based on whether or not the cancer needs estrogen to grow.

• Understanding your diagnosis: How doctors grade endometrial cancer

  A pathologist will determine grading based on the cancer cells’ appearance under a microscope.

• Your guide to pelvic floor therapy after endometrial cancer treatment

  When there’s problems with the pelvic floor, it can have a major impact on quality of life.

• What are the signs of recurrence in endometrial cancer?

  Endometrial cancer eventually returns in around 18% of patients.