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Types of Endometrial Cancer

Post a new topicby contentuser on Thu Apr 02, 2009 9:21 am


Types of Endometrial Cancer



Adenocarcinoma, which originates in surface cells of the endometrium, accounts for approximately 90% of cases of endometrial cancer. Adenocarcinomas are more common during perimenopause (i.e., transitional years preceding and following actual menopause) and usually are associated with an early onset of symptoms.

Other types of endometrial cancer include papillary serous carcinoma and clear cell carcinoma. These types usually develop in postmenopausal w...Read the full article
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