ENDOMETRIAL CANCER

ENDOMETRIAL CANCER
- Is a slow-growing tumor associated with the menopausal years - Metastasis: lymphatic system- ovaries and pelvis blood: lungs, liver and bone; intraabdominally to the peritoneal cavity

Precipitating Factors
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. History of uterine polyps Nulliparity Polycystic ovary disease Estrogen stimulation Late menopause Family hx

Assessment
1. Post-menopausal bleeding 2. Watery-serosanguineous drainage 3. Low back, pelvic or abdominal pain 4. Enlarged uterus in advanced stage

Non-Surgical Interventions
1. Radiation Therapy 2. Chemotherapy 3. Progestational therapy medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera) or megestrol acetate (Megace) 4. Tamoxifen (Nolvadex)

Surgical Interventions
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