Details of Endometrial Cancer

This type of cancer begins in the uterus, in the lining of the uterus (endometrium). Occasionally referred to as uterine cancer.

• Vaginal bleeding after menopause
• Bleeding between periods
• Pelvic pain

1. Examining the pelvis
2. Transvaginal ultrasound
3. Hysterscopy
4. Sampling tissue for lab testing

1. Surgery: The uterus is removed along with the fallopian tubes and ovaries.
2. Radiation therapy.
3. Chemotherapy.
4. Hormone therapy.
5. Targeted drug therapy.
6. Immunotherapy.
7. Supportive (palliative) care.

1. Changes in balance of female hormones in body
2. More years of menstruation
3. Never having experienced pregnancy
4. Older age
5. Obesity
6. Hormone therapy for breast cancer
7. Inherited colon cancer syndrome