Uterine Cancer Treatment in Mumbai

Uterine cancer, most often cancer of the lining of the womb (endometrial cancer), usually comes to light after bleeding after menopause or unusual bleeding between periods. A diagnosis brings questions about surgery, whether radiation or chemotherapy will follow, and what it means for hormones and fertility. This guide explains how uterine cancer is usually treated in Mumbai, the side effects people commonly face, and how complementary homeopathic care at Welling Homeopathy can support you through treatment and recovery.

Written by Dr. Sourabh Welling, founder of Welling Homeopathy, who has over 25 years of experience treating patients. Last updated 24 October 2026. This article is for general information and does not replace a medical assessment.

This page explains what treatment usually involves, the side effects people commonly face, and how complementary homeopathic cancer care at Welling Homeopathy can sit alongside – never in place of – the plan made by your oncology team.

How uterine cancer is usually treated

Treatment is planned by a gynaecological oncologist and depends on the stage, the type of tumour, and your general health. The main options are:

• Surgery – usually a total hysterectomy with removal of both ovaries and tubes, often with assessment of nearby lymph nodes.
• Radiation therapy – external beam radiation and/or internal radiation (brachytherapy) for higher-risk or higher-stage disease.
• Chemotherapy – typically carboplatin and paclitaxel, for advanced or high-risk cancers.
• Hormonal therapy – progestin tablets, used for early cancers in selected younger women who wish to preserve fertility, under close specialist supervision.
• Targeted therapy and immunotherapy – options for selected advanced or recurrent cancers, chosen after tests on the tumour.
• Follow-up – regular pelvic examination and scans to watch for any return.

Common side effects of treatment

Side effects differ from person to person and depend on the drugs, doses and your general health. Your oncology team can often prevent or reduce many of them with medicines and supportive measures, so always report symptoms early.

Chemotherapy (carboplatin-paclitaxel)

• Nausea and vomiting
• Hair loss
• Lower blood counts, with a higher risk of infection
• Tingling or numbness in the hands and feet
• Tiredness

Radiation therapy

• Vaginal irritation, dryness or discharge
• Bladder irritation and frequent or urgent urination
• Diarrhoea or loose stools
• Tiredness that builds up during the course

Surgery and hormonal effects

• Surgical menopause symptoms – hot flashes, night sweats and mood changes – if the ovaries are removed
• Wound pain and tiredness while healing
• Vaginal dryness or shortening, which can affect intimacy
• Swelling (lymphedema) in the legs if lymph nodes are removed

How complementary homeopathic care fits in

Complementary care means supportive treatment given together with your oncology treatment. At Welling Homeopathy the aim is to help you feel as well as possible during and after treatment: easing symptoms and side effects where we can, supporting appetite, energy and sleep, and helping you keep up your quality of life so that you can carry on with the treatment your doctors have planned.

What does the research say? Research on homeopathy for the side effects of cancer treatment is limited. A few small studies of particular remedies (for example for radiation skin reactions or mouth sores) have been reported, but good-quality evidence is lacking, and homeopathy has not been shown to treat or cure cancer. For this reason we use homeopathic care only as a complement, and never as a replacement for surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, targeted, hormonal or immune therapy, or for the advice of your oncologist.

ImmunoKnife™ Homeopathy Treatment Process

ImmunoKnife™ is the speciality homeopathic treatment process for cancers developed by Dr. Sourabh Welling at Welling Research Labs in Mumbai and practised at the Welling cancer clinics. Our approach looks at the whole person – the cancer, the treatment you are having, your symptoms and your constitution – and is aimed at easing surgical menopause symptoms, digestive and bladder irritation from radiation, and supporting energy and quality of life during and after treatment. It is offered as supportive care around your oncology treatment, and your oncologist should always be told about it.

Over 25 years of experience treating patients

Dr. Sourabh Welling, founder of Welling Homeopathy, has been treating patients for more than 25 years, including people living with cancer and going through chemotherapy and radiation. In a first consultation he and his team take a detailed history – your diagnosis and treatment plan, your symptoms, your past health and your personality – so that supportive care is planned around you and not around a standard list.

Practical ways to feel better during treatment

• Follow your gynaecological oncologist’s advice on pelvic floor exercises and gentle activity after surgery.
• Use vaginal moisturisers or dilators only as advised by your specialist team.
• Dress in layers and keep a diary of hot flashes to discuss with your doctor if they are troublesome.
• Eat small, frequent meals with enough protein and fluids, adjusted for any diarrhoea.
• Keep moving gently each day to help energy, digestion and mood.
• Keep all follow-up appointments, including pelvic examinations and scans.

When to call your oncologist or go to hospital urgently

Do not wait for a homeopathic appointment if you have any of the following – contact your oncology team or go to the nearest hospital:

• Heavy vaginal bleeding, or bleeding that soaks through pads quickly
• Fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or above during chemotherapy
• Swelling, pain or redness in one leg, or sudden breathlessness (possible blood clot)
• Severe abdominal pain or a swollen, hard abdomen
• Difficulty passing urine, or urine that looks bloody

Consultation in Mumbai

Many women in Mumbai juggle treatment with family responsibilities, and we plan supportive visits around your surgery, radiation or chemotherapy schedule so they add as little extra travel as possible. You can meet us at our Mumbai clinics (see the Contact page for current addresses and hours), or consult online from wherever you are being treated. Please bring your reports, your treatment plan and a list of everything you are taking.

Frequently asked questions

What are the risk factors for uterine cancer?

Obesity, oestrogen exposure not balanced by progesterone, polycystic ovary syndrome, diabetes, tamoxifen use, and an inherited condition called Lynch syndrome.

What is the main symptom of uterine cancer?

Bleeding after menopause is the most important warning sign and should always be checked promptly; unusual bleeding between periods before menopause should also be checked.

How is uterine cancer diagnosed?

With a pelvic ultrasound and a biopsy or D&C (dilatation and curettage) of the womb lining, followed by MRI or CT if needed to plan treatment.

Can fertility be preserved in uterine cancer?

In carefully selected early cancers in young women, hormonal treatment instead of immediate surgery may be possible; this needs close specialist supervision and is not suitable for everyone.

Can homeopathy help with menopause symptoms after surgery?

Our supportive care aims to ease symptoms such as hot flashes and help with energy and sleep, but results vary from person to person and this is not a substitute for medical advice on hormone-related symptoms.

How often is follow-up needed after treatment?

Usually every three to six months for the first two to three years, then less often; your gynaecological oncologist will set a schedule.

Learn more

• All cancer treatment guides for Mumbai
• Homeopathy Specialist for Cancer – our cancer treatment programme
• Treatment of Uterine Cancer
• Exploring Best Cancer Treatment Options in Mumbai: A Comprehensive Guide

Disclaimer: this page is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Homeopathy is offered as complementary, supportive care only; it is not claimed to treat or cure cancer. Please follow your oncologist’s advice and do not stop or change any prescribed treatment without consulting them.