1. By: Maureen Jaminal BIOL 316
Endometrial Cancer
By: Maureen Jaminal
BIOL 316

2. What is Endometrial Cancer?

3. What is Endometrial Cancer?

4. Cause
The exact cause is unknown.
Estrogen

5. Risk Factors Sex, Age, Class, Race, Family History
Irregular menstrual periods
Early first menstruation or late menopause
Low parity or nulliparity
Infertility
Obesity
Diabetes
Hypertension
Estrogen replacement therapy and/or Tamoxifen

6. Symptoms Unusual Vaginal Spotting Bleeding Discharge
Pain in the pelvic region
Presence of a lump

7. Diagnosis

8. Treatments The stage of cancer is determined.
International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) adopted a staging and grading (G1-G3) system.
FIGO stages are:
Stage I. Cancer is limited to the uterus. 70%
Stage II. Cancer involves the uterus and cervix %
Stage III. Cancer has spread out of the uterus but restricted to pelvic region.
Stage IV. Cancer has spread to the bladder, bowel, or other distant locations.

9. Treatments

10. Treatments Radiation Therapy Chemotherapy Hormonal Therapy
Alternatives

11. Prognosis
Since it is possible to detect endometrial cancer early, the chances of curing it are excellent!

12. Prevention
Women report any abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge to the doctor.
Controlling obesity, blood pressure, and diabetes help reduce risk.
Using birth control helps prevent endometrium cancer.
Taking medication that produces estrogen ask about receiving progesterone.
If you are at risk, get screened regularly.

13. The End