Câncer de endométrio – para pacientes

Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version

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General Information About Endometrial Cancer

KEY POINTS

• Endometrial cancer is a disease in which malignant
• (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the endometrium.
• Obesity and having metabolic syndrome may increase
• the risk of endometrial cancer.
• Taking tamoxifen for breast cancer or taking estrogen
• alone (without progesterone) can increase the risk of
• endometrial cancer.
• Signs and symptoms of endometrial cancer include
• unusual vaginal bleeding or pain in the pelvis.
• Tests that examine the endometrium are used to
• diagnose endometrial cancer.

Certain factors a!ect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.