Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers About Endometrial Cancer Treatment Options

EspañolEndometrial cancer is cancer that forms in the lining of the uterus, which is called the endometrium. It is the fourth most common cancer for women in the United States and affects 1 in 50 women.The good news? Doctors have many tools for treating endometrial cancer, and they work well, especially when the cancer is caught early. More than 80% of women diagnosed with endometrial cancer are alive five years later — and this number jumps to 95% if the cancer hasn’t spread outside the uterus.Understanding the treatment options for endometrial cancer — including surgery, radiation and medica