cancer

Endometrial (uterine) cancer

cancer is a cancer that arises from the . It is the result of the abnormal growth of cells that can invade or spread to other parts of the body. The first sign is most often bleeding not associated with a period. Other symptoms include pain with urination, pain during sexual intercourse, or pain. Endometrial cancer occurs most commonly after .

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Symptoms — what it feels like

· bleeding, pain with urination or sexual intercourse, pain

How it's found

Treatment

· , therapy, , therapy

Outlook

·Five-year survival rate ~80% (US)

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