Endometrial cancer is more common in females over age 45.

Females with certain types of ovarian cancer may have higher estrogen levels, increasing the risk of endometrial cancer.

You may have a higher risk of endometrial cancer if you take estrogen-only hormone therapy after menopause.

Endometrial cancer is twice as common in females who are overweight and three times as common in females who are obese.

If colorectal cancer runs in your family, you may be more likely to get uterine cancer. People with Lynch syndrome are also more likely to develop uterine cancer.

Women who started periods before age 12 or went through menopause later in life are more likely to develop uterine cancer. Your risk is also higher if you’ve never been pregnant.

Females with PCOS may be more likely to get endometrial cancer because it raises estrogen levels. 

Taking the breast cancer drug tamoxifen after menopause could raise your risk of endometrial cancer. The risk is low, however, and the benefits of treating breast cancer are often greater than the risks.

Most cases of endometrial cancer require surgery to remove the uterus (hysterectomy) and nearby organs like the fallopian tubes and ovaries. Often times, our surgeons will also be checking lymph nodes for cancer, with sentinel lymph node mapping and biopsy. Our gynecologic surgeons are highly experienced in minimally invasive methods, such as robotics or laparoscopic surgery, that result in less pain and a faster recovery.

Our gynecologic oncologists work closely with other specialists to create an effective chemotherapy regimen. You receive personalized care to be sure the medication works for you, and we help you minimize side effects.

Hormone therapy includes medications that slow uterine cancer cell growth by blocking their estrogen supply. Depending on your needs, we may prescribe this treatment alone or with other therapies to optimize your results.

Immunotherapy medications help your immune system find and destroy cancer cells. Our experienced team chooses the best medicines for you based on the tumor type and location.

Radiation therapy uses intense beams of energy to destroy cancer cells. Our Department of Radiation Oncology includes leading physicians and physicists who offer the most advanced radiation therapy options for endometrial cancer.

Targeted therapies attack specific genes or proteins in a cancer cell without harming healthy cells. Our specialists are at the forefront of the newest targeted therapies, and we tailor your treatment to your genetics.

Be sure to get regular checkups and health screenings. Tell your provider if you notice any changes to your health, including abnormal bleeding, discharge or abdominal pain.

Losing excess weight can help prevent uterine cancer. Eating a healthy diet and exercising can help you shed pounds and lower your risk of several types of cancer.