Most uterine cancer are endometrioid (that

is, originating in the lining of the uterus).

After breast, colorectal, and lung cancer,
endometrial cancer is the fourth most
common cancer in the women and the most
common pelvic neoplasm.
 Cumulative exposure to estrogen (major)
 Infertility
 Diabetes
 Hypertension
 Gallbladder disease
 Obesity
 Gynecologic examination
 Endometrial aspiration or biopsy
 Ultrasonography
 Total hysterectomy
 Salpingooophorectomy
 Node sampling
 Radiotherapy
 Progestin therapy
 Total Hysterectomy
 Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
 Node sampling
 Whole pelvis radio therapy
 Vaginal intracavitary radiation
 Surgery
 Radiation
 Hormonal therapy
 Chemotherapy
 Progestin therapy