Endometrial Cancer Overview

ENDOMETRIAL CANCER

Endometrial cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the womb. The uterus is the hollow, pear-shaped pelvic organ in women where fetal development occurs.

Endometrial cancer begins in the layer of cells that form the lining (endometrium) in the uterus. Endometrial cancer is called endometrial cancer. Other types of cancer can form in the uterus, but they are much less common than endometrial cancer.

Endometrial cancer is often detected at an early stage, because it often produces abnormal vaginal bleeding, which allows women to see their doctors. If endometrial cancer is detected at an early stage, surgically removing the uterus often eliminates all cancers.