Approximately 40% of cases are related to obesity. Endometrial cancer is also associated with excessive estrogen exposure, high blood pressure and diabetes. Whereas taking estrogen alone increases the risk of endometrial cancer, taking both estrogen and progesterone in combination, as in most birth control pills, decreases the risk. Between two and five percent of cases are related to genes inherited from the parents. Endometrial cancer is sometimes loosely referred to as "uterine cancer", although it is distinct from other forms of uterine cancer such as cervical cancer, uterine sarcoma, and trophoblastic disease. The most frequent type of endometrial cancer is endometrioid carcinoma, which accounts for more than 80% of cases. Endometrial cancer is commonly diagnosed by endometrial biopsy or by taking samples during a procedure known as dilation and curettage. A pap smear is not typically sufficient to show endometrial cancer. Regular screening in those at normal risk is not called for.
Endometrial Cancer
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Endometrial Cancer
Created by world-class clinical faculty, Learning in 10 (LIT) Reviews covers topics in the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) Step 2CK examination. The collection of ten minutes lectures can be used by medical students to supplement their lecture materials. Each video undergoes a peer-review process to ensure accuracy of information.
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published: 15 Nov 2016
Recognizing the symptoms of endometrial cancer
Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecological cancer in the U.S., and its risk is greatly borne by African-Americans.
That bothers Dr. Kemi Doll, a gynecologic oncologist with the University of Washington School of Medicine.
“The truth is, this is the most common gynecological cancer in the U.S.,” said Doll. “It’s four times more common than cervical cancer. It’s twice as common as ovarian cancer.”
If endometrial cancer is caught early, it is almost always curable, Doll said. The cancer affects the uterine lining and is typically accompanied by heavy menstrual bleeding. The median age for being diagnosed is 62, so a woman's risk is generally greater during or after menopause. But doctors are seeing the condition more in younger women, as well.
Another troubling reality with this...
published: 27 Sep 2019
Wendy’s Endometrial Cancer Treatment Story
Wendy S. is a mother of eight who was diagnosed with endometrial cancer in 2017. After undergoing a hysterectomy for endometrial cancer, as well as radiation therapy and brachytherapy, she’s sharing her story. Read more at https://www.cancercenter.com/patient-stories/wendys.
Chapters
00:00 - Wendy’s Endometrial Cancer Symptoms
0:51 - Wendy’s Hysterectomy for Endometrial Cancer
1:18 - Supportive Therapies for Endometrial Cancer
1:39 - Wendy’s Life After Endometrial Cancer
published: 07 Feb 2019
Endometrial Cancer - CRASH! Medical Review Series
(Disclaimer: The medical information contained herein is intended for physician medical licensing exam review purposes only, and are not intended for diagnosis of any illness. If you think you may be suffering from any medical condition, you should consult your physician or seek immediate medical attention.)
published: 10 Aug 2016
Endometrial Cancer – Mayo Clinic
Dr. Andrea Mariani, a gynecologic oncologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., discusses robotic surgery and sentinel lymph nodes in endometrial cancer. To learn more, visit http://mayocl.in/2IolmCL
Created by world-class clinical faculty, Learning in 10 (LIT) Reviews covers topics in the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) Step 2CK examination. Th...
Created by world-class clinical faculty, Learning in 10 (LIT) Reviews covers topics in the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) Step 2CK examination. The collection of ten minutes lectures can be used by medical students to supplement their lecture materials. Each video undergoes a peer-review process to ensure accuracy of information.
To learn more about Learning in 10 (LIT), please visit http://www.learningin10.com
Created by world-class clinical faculty, Learning in 10 (LIT) Reviews covers topics in the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) Step 2CK examination. The collection of ten minutes lectures can be used by medical students to supplement their lecture materials. Each video undergoes a peer-review process to ensure accuracy of information.
To learn more about Learning in 10 (LIT), please visit http://www.learningin10.com
Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecological cancer in the U.S., and its risk is greatly borne by African-Americans.
That bothers Dr. Kemi Doll, a gynec...
Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecological cancer in the U.S., and its risk is greatly borne by African-Americans.
That bothers Dr. Kemi Doll, a gynecologic oncologist with the University of Washington School of Medicine.
“The truth is, this is the most common gynecological cancer in the U.S.,” said Doll. “It’s four times more common than cervical cancer. It’s twice as common as ovarian cancer.”
If endometrial cancer is caught early, it is almost always curable, Doll said. The cancer affects the uterine lining and is typically accompanied by heavy menstrual bleeding. The median age for being diagnosed is 62, so a woman's risk is generally greater during or after menopause. But doctors are seeing the condition more in younger women, as well.
Another troubling reality with this disease is the strong racial disparity in survival of African-American women compared with Caucasian women. In the United States, black women have a 90 percent higher mortality rate than all other groups of women with this cancer, she said.
More information: https://bit.ly/2ndO7MB
Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecological cancer in the U.S., and its risk is greatly borne by African-Americans.
That bothers Dr. Kemi Doll, a gynecologic oncologist with the University of Washington School of Medicine.
“The truth is, this is the most common gynecological cancer in the U.S.,” said Doll. “It’s four times more common than cervical cancer. It’s twice as common as ovarian cancer.”
If endometrial cancer is caught early, it is almost always curable, Doll said. The cancer affects the uterine lining and is typically accompanied by heavy menstrual bleeding. The median age for being diagnosed is 62, so a woman's risk is generally greater during or after menopause. But doctors are seeing the condition more in younger women, as well.
Another troubling reality with this disease is the strong racial disparity in survival of African-American women compared with Caucasian women. In the United States, black women have a 90 percent higher mortality rate than all other groups of women with this cancer, she said.
More information: https://bit.ly/2ndO7MB
Wendy S. is a mother of eight who was diagnosed with endometrial cancer in 2017. After undergoing a hysterectomy for endometrial cancer, as well as radiation th...
Wendy S. is a mother of eight who was diagnosed with endometrial cancer in 2017. After undergoing a hysterectomy for endometrial cancer, as well as radiation therapy and brachytherapy, she’s sharing her story. Read more at https://www.cancercenter.com/patient-stories/wendys.
Chapters
00:00 - Wendy’s Endometrial Cancer Symptoms
0:51 - Wendy’s Hysterectomy for Endometrial Cancer
1:18 - Supportive Therapies for Endometrial Cancer
1:39 - Wendy’s Life After Endometrial Cancer
Wendy S. is a mother of eight who was diagnosed with endometrial cancer in 2017. After undergoing a hysterectomy for endometrial cancer, as well as radiation therapy and brachytherapy, she’s sharing her story. Read more at https://www.cancercenter.com/patient-stories/wendys.
Chapters
00:00 - Wendy’s Endometrial Cancer Symptoms
0:51 - Wendy’s Hysterectomy for Endometrial Cancer
1:18 - Supportive Therapies for Endometrial Cancer
1:39 - Wendy’s Life After Endometrial Cancer
(Disclaimer: The medical information contained herein is intended for physician medical licensing exam review purposes only, and are not intended for diagnosis ...
(Disclaimer: The medical information contained herein is intended for physician medical licensing exam review purposes only, and are not intended for diagnosis of any illness. If you think you may be suffering from any medical condition, you should consult your physician or seek immediate medical attention.)
(Disclaimer: The medical information contained herein is intended for physician medical licensing exam review purposes only, and are not intended for diagnosis of any illness. If you think you may be suffering from any medical condition, you should consult your physician or seek immediate medical attention.)
Dr. Andrea Mariani, a gynecologic oncologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., discusses robotic surgery and sentinel lymph nodes in endometrial cancer. To le...
Dr. Andrea Mariani, a gynecologic oncologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., discusses robotic surgery and sentinel lymph nodes in endometrial cancer. To learn more, visit http://mayocl.in/2IolmCL
Dr. Andrea Mariani, a gynecologic oncologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., discusses robotic surgery and sentinel lymph nodes in endometrial cancer. To learn more, visit http://mayocl.in/2IolmCL
Created by world-class clinical faculty, Learning in 10 (LIT) Reviews covers topics in the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) Step 2CK examination. The collection of ten minutes lectures can be used by medical students to supplement their lecture materials. Each video undergoes a peer-review process to ensure accuracy of information.
To learn more about Learning in 10 (LIT), please visit http://www.learningin10.com
Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecological cancer in the U.S., and its risk is greatly borne by African-Americans.
That bothers Dr. Kemi Doll, a gynecologic oncologist with the University of Washington School of Medicine.
“The truth is, this is the most common gynecological cancer in the U.S.,” said Doll. “It’s four times more common than cervical cancer. It’s twice as common as ovarian cancer.”
If endometrial cancer is caught early, it is almost always curable, Doll said. The cancer affects the uterine lining and is typically accompanied by heavy menstrual bleeding. The median age for being diagnosed is 62, so a woman's risk is generally greater during or after menopause. But doctors are seeing the condition more in younger women, as well.
Another troubling reality with this disease is the strong racial disparity in survival of African-American women compared with Caucasian women. In the United States, black women have a 90 percent higher mortality rate than all other groups of women with this cancer, she said.
More information: https://bit.ly/2ndO7MB
Wendy S. is a mother of eight who was diagnosed with endometrial cancer in 2017. After undergoing a hysterectomy for endometrial cancer, as well as radiation therapy and brachytherapy, she’s sharing her story. Read more at https://www.cancercenter.com/patient-stories/wendys.
Chapters
00:00 - Wendy’s Endometrial Cancer Symptoms
0:51 - Wendy’s Hysterectomy for Endometrial Cancer
1:18 - Supportive Therapies for Endometrial Cancer
1:39 - Wendy’s Life After Endometrial Cancer
(Disclaimer: The medical information contained herein is intended for physician medical licensing exam review purposes only, and are not intended for diagnosis of any illness. If you think you may be suffering from any medical condition, you should consult your physician or seek immediate medical attention.)
Dr. Andrea Mariani, a gynecologic oncologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., discusses robotic surgery and sentinel lymph nodes in endometrial cancer. To learn more, visit http://mayocl.in/2IolmCL
Approximately 40% of cases are related to obesity. Endometrial cancer is also associated with excessive estrogen exposure, high blood pressure and diabetes. Whereas taking estrogen alone increases the risk of endometrial cancer, taking both estrogen and progesterone in combination, as in most birth control pills, decreases the risk. Between two and five percent of cases are related to genes inherited from the parents. Endometrial cancer is sometimes loosely referred to as "uterine cancer", although it is distinct from other forms of uterine cancer such as cervical cancer, uterine sarcoma, and trophoblastic disease. The most frequent type of endometrial cancer is endometrioid carcinoma, which accounts for more than 80% of cases. Endometrial cancer is commonly diagnosed by endometrial biopsy or by taking samples during a procedure known as dilation and curettage. A pap smear is not typically sufficient to show endometrial cancer. Regular screening in those at normal risk is not called for.