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Can you tell me about endometrial cancer?

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Endometrial cancer: Endometrial cancer is the most common gyn cancer in th us. It is usually caught early because of the typical warning sign of abnormal bleeding. It's usually detected by endometrial biopsy or d&c. Hysterectomy is the usual treatment in early stages and has a high success rate.

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Endometrial cancer: Endometrial cancer is a cancer of the uterine lining. It is closely related to obesity and type ii diabetes. It is most commonly treated by surgery which includes a total hysterectomy, bilateral removal of tubes and ovaries, and removal of pelvic and para-aortic lymph nodes. Gyn oncologists are the doctors trained to take care of women with this disease.

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Endometrial cancer: Endometrial cancer is a malignant change in the lining in the uterus. It is usually found quickly because its most common symptom is abnormal uterine bleeding. It is treated by removal of the uterus, tubes, ovaries (hysterectomy) along with local and regional lymph nodes (lymph node dissection). Occasionally, chemotherapy or chemotherapy and radiation are needed for advanced disease.

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