Current treatment of metastatic endometrial cancer.

Cancer Control. 2009 Jan;16(1):38-45

Authors: Temkin SM, Fleming G

BACKGROUND: Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic malignancy. The majority of patients have disease confined to the uterus and have an excellent overall prognosis. However, subgroups of patients have advanced primary disease or recurrences following primary treatment.

The role of comprehensive surgical staging in patients with endometrial cancer.

Cancer Control. 2009 Jan;16(1):23-9 ;  Authors: Frederick PJ, Straughn JM

BACKGROUND: The cornerstone of the management of patients with endometrial cancer is hysterectomy. Since 1988, the role of lymphadenectomy for patients with endometrial cancer has been debated. Patients who undergo pelvic and para-aortic lymphadenectomy are more likely to be accurately staged and are less likely to receive adjuvant radiation therapy.