The cancer or malignant cells forms in the endometrial tissues.
Mostly it occurs in women who has crossed 50 years of age.
The endometrium is the lining of the uterus, a hollow, muscular organ in a woman’s pelvis.
The uterus is where a foetus grows.
In most nonpregnant women, the uterus is about 3 inches long.
The lower, narrow end of the uterus is the cervix, which leads to the vagina
The physician might look for your history to come into the conclusions. It might includes the type of cancer suspected, signs and symptom of the individual, age and general health of the individual, results of previous medical tests.
Pelvic examination:
The physician palpate the uterus, vagina, ovaries and rectum to check for any possible findings.
PAP test:
A PAP test is done to check for endometrial cancer in which the cells are removed from the cancer site and it is stained.
Endometrial biopsy:
A biopsy is the removal of a small amount of tissue for examination under the microscope. Other test can suggest the cancer is present or not but only the biopsy makes the greater difference between them. The pathologist inserts the tube into the uterus through the cervix and the tissue is removed from the endometrium. After the women might have uterine bleeding and vaginal cramps. It is very accurate measurement for diagnosis for cancer.
Dilatation and curettage(D&C):
Transvaginal ultrasound:
Computed tomography (CT or CAT) scan:
Magnetic resonance imaging:
Molecular testing of the tumor:
Your doctor may recommend running laboratory tests on a tumor sample to identify specific genes, proteins, and other factors unique to the tumor.
The following is the stage of the endometrial cancer:
Stage 1: The cancer is only present in the uterus.
The 20 year survival rate f the patient with endometrial cancer is is 80%
To reduce your risk of endometrial cancer, you may wish to: