Endometrial Cancer
Gynecological Cancers - Endometrial Cancer
The endometrium is the lining of the uterus(or the womb), and represents the most common gynecologic cancer. There were approximately 36,000 cases diagnosed in 2000, and it is a cancer generally found in older women. 75% of cases are in women over 50 years old. Surgery is usually the treatment of choice for endometrial cancer, but depending upon the pathologic findings, radiation may be indicated as post-operative treatment to reduce the risks of local recurrence in the pelvis. This may include external beam therapy, or HDR treatments or a combination of both. Chemotherapy is generally not a part of this treatment course. If surgery is not possible because of the advanced nature of the disease, then radiation can be an important part of your care.
