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Endometrial Cancer
October 2, 2007
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Endometrial Cancer is not preventable but can be curable. Dr. Edward Grendys say’s
“Endometrial cancer is also known as uterine cancer, of the womb. By far the most
common G-Y-N cancer that we see in the neighborhood of about 40-thousand cases a
year in this country”. Doctors say because it is a slow-spreading disease, endometrial
cancer can be detected early.
Dr. Edward Grendys says “Presents typically in an early fashion which is one of
the reasons we do so well with it from a curative intent”.
For early detection, doctors say women
should look for the most common symptom of
endometrial cancer- vaginal bleeding between periods or after menopause.
Dr. Edward Grendys explains, “Most commonly this is after age 35 unless associated
with other chronic conditions such as an ovulation and infertility”.
Most women opt for surgery to treat endometrial cancer. Doctor’s say new technology
has made the operation and recovery process much easier on the patient.
Dr. Edward Grendys also explains “We are now able to complete the majority of those operations using minimally invasive surgery, the laparoscope. We are able to complete
that surgery by removing the uterus and the ovaries through the vagina. People are
able to return to normal function typically within about two to four weeks as opposed
to the traditional six weeks it used to take with an abdominal incision”.
Some women may need to undergo radiation therapy along with surgery. The good news
is there is a 90 percent cure rate in women who have surgery for endometrial cancer.
Endometrial Cancer is most common between the ages 60 and 70.
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