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How long does it take uterine cancer to develop and how fast does it spread?
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Varies: Each cancer is unique. Some will grow very rapidly and spread to distant sites of the body at an early stage. Others will grow slowly and never metastasize. It is very difficult to predict.
Answered 3/13/2018
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Endometrial cancer: There are two main types of endometrial cancer. Type i is related to obesity, diabetes and excess estrogen. It usually grows and spreads slowly. Type ii cancer which is related to mutation of specific genes grows and spreads more quickly.
Answered 4/3/2020
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