Abstract: Endometrial cancer, is tumor coming from the endometrium, is the most common gynecological tumor in industrialized nations, and its prevalence is increasing. The aim of this review paper was to focus on discussing and overview the most important aspects of Endometrial cancer which is the most common gynecological cancer, and to specifically discuss the risk factors associated with this type of cancer, diagnostic procedures, and finally treatments approaches. We conducted a comprehensive search for articles published in English up to 2016. Search was performed through following databases; MEDLINE, Current Contents, Web of Science, and PubMed with the terms “endometrial cancer”, “risk factors”, “surgical treatment”, “treatment”, “chemotherapy”, “radiation therapy”, “targeted therapy”. Furthermore, we searched the reference lists of articles identified by this search. We restricted our search to articles with human subjects only. International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics staging system of endometrial cancer are reviewed. Endometrial cancer has increased 21% in occurrence because 2008, and the death rate has actually increased more than 100% over the past twenty years. Adjuvant treatment is customized according to histology and stage. Numerous classifications are utilized to assess the threats of recurrence and to determine optimum postoperative management. the incorporation of Adjuvant therapy into treatment programs in endometrial cancer is an amazing area of investigation with the potential to enhance results. Outside of the advancement of a reliable screening test for endometrial cancer, transforming the disease to a chronic state and enhancing progression-free survival.
Keywords: Endometrial cancer, Numerous classifications, Risk Factors.
Title: Overview of Endometrial Cancer, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Author: Zainab Mohammed Al faraj
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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