Endometrial Cancer

Endometrial Cancer is a type of cancer that develops within the uterus of a female particularly within the endometrium, a layer of tissue that makes up the uterus. The uterus is part of the female reproductive system and is the location where fetal development occurs during pregnancy. In 2020 over 65 thousand women will be diagnosed with endometrial cancer, this is the most common type of cancer of the female reproductive system. Symptoms of endometrial cancer include: spotting, abdominal or pelvic pain and changes of the menstrual cycle. Treatment can include a number of options such as chemotherapy, hormone based therapy, surgical intervention and radiation.