Rak endometrium – Diagnostyka i diagnoza

Rak endometrium
Diagnostyka i diagnoza

Rak endometrium jest najczęstszym nowotworem złośliwym układu rozrodczego kobiet, z roczną zachorowalnością około 65 000 przypadków w USA i ryzykiem życia na poziomie 3%. Dominującym objawem jest nieprawidłowe krwawienie z pochwy, szczególnie u kobiet po menopauzie, co wymaga pilnej diagnostyki. Diagnostyka opiera się na wywiadzie, badaniu fizykalnym i ginekologicznym oraz ultrasonografii przezpochwowej (TVU), która cechuje się wysoką negatywną wartością predykcyjną (99%) i pozwala ocenić grubość endometrium oraz inwazję mięśniówki macicy. Potwierdzeniem rozpoznania jest biopsja endometrium, z dodatnią wartością predykcyjną 81,7% i ujemną 99,1%. W przypadku trudności w pobraniu materiału stosuje się rozszerzenie kanału szyjki i wyłyżkowanie (D&C) lub histeroskopię, która wykazuje czułość 99,2% i swoistość 86,4%. Dodatkowo, badania obrazowe (CT, MRI, PET) oraz markery nowotworowe, takie jak CA-125, wspomagają ocenę zaawansowania choroby.

Diagnostyka Raka Endometrium

Rak endometrium (rak błony śluzowej trzonu macicy) jest najczęstszym nowotworem złośliwym układu rozrodczego kobiet. Jest czwartym najczęstszym nowotworem u kobiet w Stanach Zjednoczonych, po raku piersi, płuc i jelita grubego. Około 3% kobiet zachoruje na ten nowotwór w trakcie swojego życia. Rocznie diagnozuje się około 65 000 nowych przypadków¹². Wczesne i dokładne rozpoznanie raka endometrium może zwiększyć szanse na skuteczne leczenie. Warto zaznaczyć, że nowotwór ten jest wysoce uleczalny, gdy zostanie wcześnie wykryty³⁴.

Objawy sugerujące raka endometrium

Najczęstszym objawem raka endometrium jest nieprawidłowe krwawienie z pochwy. U kobiet po menopauzie każde krwawienie jest nieprawidłowe i wymaga diagnostyki. U kobiet przed menopauzą do niepokojących objawów należą: krwawienie między miesiączkami, przedłużone lub bardzo obfite miesiączki, szczególnie u kobiet po 40. roku życia¹².

Inne objawy mogą obejmować:

Białawe lub przezroczyste upławy u kobiet po menopauzie
Ból w dolnej części brzucha lub skurcze w miednicy
Utratę wagi
Objawy związane z przerzutami¹²

Podstawowe badania diagnostyczne

Wywiad medyczny i badanie fizykalne

Diagnostyka raka endometrium rozpoczyna się od wywiadu lekarskiego. Lekarz zadaje pytania dotyczące objawów, historii zdrowia, czynników ryzyka oraz historii rodzinnej. Po zebraniu wywiadu, przeprowadza badanie fizykalne, które obejmuje badanie miednicy¹².

Podczas badania ginekologicznego lekarz wkłada jeden lub dwa palce w rękawiczce do pochwy. Uciskając jednocześnie brzuch, może sprawdzić macicę, jajniki i inne narządy. Badanie to pozwala ocenić, czy występują jakiekolwiek nieprawidłowe obszary lub guzki wokół pochwy, szyjki macicy, macicy, jajowodów, jajników i odbytnicy¹².

Ultrasonografia przezpochwowa

Ultrasonografia przezpochwowa (TVU) jest często pierwszym badaniem obrazowym w diagnostyce raka endometrium ze względu na dostępność, efektywność kosztową i wysoką czułość¹. Podczas tego badania lekarz lub technik używa urządzenia podobnego do różdżki, zwanego przetwornikiem, które jest wprowadzane do pochwy pacjentki leżącej na plecach na stole do badań. Przetwornik emituje fale dźwiękowe, które generują obrazy narządów miednicy¹.

Badanie to pozwala określić grubość endometrium, sprawdzić czy są masy w macicy, ocenić czy nowotwór rozrósł się do warstwy mięśniowej ściany macicy (myometrium) oraz sprawdzić czy doszło do rozprzestrzenienia się nowotworu na inne obszary miednicy¹. TVU ma wyjątkowo wysoką negatywną wartość predykcyjną (99%), co czyni ją rozsądnym pierwszym podejściem w diagnostyce raka endometrium, jednak jej stosunkowo niska swoistość oznacza, że potrzebne są dodatkowe testy w celu wykluczenia nowotworu².

Biopsja endometrium

Biopsja endometrium jest najczęstszym testem diagnostycznym w kierunku raka endometrium. Jest to procedura, podczas której lekarz pobiera próbkę tkanki z wyściółki macicy w celu zbadania jej pod mikroskopem pod kątem obecności komórek nowotworowych¹. Biopsja jest jedynym pewnym sposobem potwierdzenia obecności nowotworu².

Podczas biopsji endometrium cienka, elastyczna rurka jest wprowadzana przez pochwę i szyjkę macicy do macicy. Następnie za pomocą delikatnego zeskrobania i ssania pobierane są próbki tkanki¹. Procedura ta zazwyczaj jest wykonywana w gabinecie lekarskim i ma wysoką dokładność diagnostyczną, z dodatnią wartością predykcyjną 81,7% i ujemną wartością predykcyjną 99,1%².

Należy jednak zauważyć, że czasami uzyskanie odpowiedniej próbki może być trudne przy użyciu metody Pipelle (najczęściej stosowanej metody biopsji ambulatoryjnej)¹.

Rozszerzenie kanału szyjki i wyłyżkowanie (D&C)

Jeśli biopsja endometrium nie jest możliwa lub potrzebne są dodatkowe informacje, lekarz może zalecić procedurę rozszerzenia kanału szyjki i wyłyżkowania (D&C)¹. Jest to drobny zabieg chirurgiczny, podczas którego szyjka macicy jest rozszerzana (dilated), a kanał szyjki i wyściółka macicy są zeskrobywane za pomocą narzędzia w kształcie łyżki zwanego łyżeczką (curette)².

D&C jest czasami wykonywana wraz z histeroskopią, badaniem, które umożliwia lekarzowi bezpośrednie oglądanie wnętrza macicy. Procedura ta zazwyczaj wymaga znieczulenia ogólnego lub sedacji i jest wykonywana w warunkach ambulatoryjnych¹. D&C jest najczęstszym i najbardziej dokładnym sposobem pobrania próbki tkanki z wyściółki macicy².

Histeroskopia

Histeroskopia jest często stosowana do oceny nieprawidłowego krwawienia z macicy i oferuje bezpośrednią wizualizację jamy macicy¹. Podczas tej procedury cienkie urządzenie z kamerą, zwane histeroskopem, jest wprowadzane przez pochwę do macicy, co pozwala lekarzowi na bezpośrednie oglądanie wnętrza macicy².

Histeroskopia może być wykonywana w połączeniu z biopsją ogniskową lub łyżeczkowaniem¹. Przegląd systematyczny wykazał, że histeroskopia ma czułość 99,2% i swoistość 86,4% w diagnostyce raka endometrium².

Dodatkowe badania diagnostyczne

Badania krwi

Badania krwi mogą dostarczyć dodatkowych informacji o ogólnym stanie zdrowia pacjentki oraz potencjalnie o chorobie nowotworowej¹. Podstawowe badania obejmują:

Morfologię krwi (CBC) – pomaga wykryć anemię spowodowaną krwawieniem z pochwy¹
Badanie stężenia CA-125 – marker nowotworowy uwalniany do krwiobiegu przez wiele nowotworów endometrium i jajnika. Wysoki poziom CA-125 może wskazywać na zaawansowanie nowotworu poza macicę²³
Czasy krzepnięcia – czas protrombinowy (PT) i czas częściowej tromboplastyny (PTT), jeśli krwawienie jest obfite⁴

Badania obrazowe

Jeśli rak endometrium zostanie zdiagnozowany, mogą być konieczne dodatkowe badania obrazowe, aby określić stopień zaawansowania nowotworu i sprawdzić, czy rozprzestrzenił się poza macicę¹. Do badań tych należą:

Tomografia komputerowa (CT) – wykorzystuje serię zdjęć rentgenowskich i komputer do stworzenia szczegółowych obrazów 3D wnętrza ciała. Pomaga sprawdzić, czy nowotwór rozprzestrzenił się na inne części ciała²
Rezonans magnetyczny (MRI) – wykorzystuje magnesy, fale radiowe i komputer do tworzenia szczegółowych obrazów macicy i innych tkanek miednicy i brzucha. MRI jest stosowany do sprawdzenia, czy nowotwór wrósł w ścianę macicy lub przez nią, oraz do sprawdzenia przerzutów do węzłów chłonnych i innych części ciała³
Pozytonowa tomografia emisyjna (PET) – roztwór cukru zawierający lekko radioaktywny materiał jest wprowadzany do krwi. Komórki nowotworowe zużywają cukier szybciej niż inne komórki, więc materiał radioaktywny gromadzi się w nich, co pozwala na ich wizualizację⁴
Zdjęcie rentgenowskie klatki piersiowej – może być wykonane w celu sprawdzenia, czy nowotwór rozprzestrzenił się do płuc⁵

Zaawansowane testy molekularne

Coraz częściej w diagnostyce raka endometrium stosuje się testy molekularne, które analizują próbki guza w celu identyfikacji określonych genów, białek i innych czynników charakterystycznych dla nowotworu¹.

Testy te mogą obejmować:

Badania pod kątem niestabilności mikrosatelitarnej (MSI) i deficytu naprawy niesparowanych nukleotydów (dMMR) – eksperci zalecają badanie wszystkich nowotworów endometrium pod kątem tych biomarkerów²
Podtyping molekularny – może być wykorzystany do sklasyfikowania nowotworów endometrium i przewidywania wyników leczenia³
Testowanie genetyczne w kierunku zespołu Lyncha – wszyscy pacjenci z rakiem endometrium powinni być badani pod kątem tego zespołu genetycznego, który znacząco zwiększa ryzyko zachorowania na raka endometrium⁴

Ocena stopnia zaawansowania raka endometrium

System klasyfikacji FIGO

Po zdiagnozowaniu raka endometrium konieczne jest określenie jego stopnia zaawansowania, co pomaga w zaplanowaniu najlepszego leczenia¹. Międzynarodowa Federacja Ginekologii i Położnictwa (FIGO) klasyfikuje raka endometrium na cztery stopnie²:

Stopień I – nowotwór ograniczony jest do endometrium i/lub warstwy mięśniowej macicy (myometrium)
Stopień II – nowotwór rozprzestrzenił się poza macicę do szyjki macicy lub do tkanki łącznej śródmiąższowej w miejscu połączenia szyjki macicy i macicy
Stopień III – nowotwór rozprzestrzenił się poza macicę i szyjkę macicy, ale nadal znajduje się tylko w obrębie miednicy, dotykając pochwy, jajników, jajowodów i/lub pobliskich węzłów chłonnych
Stopień IV – w tym zaawansowanym stadium nowotwór rozprzestrzenił się poza miednicę, np. do pęcherza moczowego, odbytnicy lub narządów odległych, takich jak płuca, wątroba lub kości³

Czynniki wpływające na stopień zaawansowania

Stopień zaawansowania raka endometrium jest określany na podstawie trzech głównych czynników:

Wielkości i zasięgu guza
Głębokości wrastania w ścianę macicy
Zajęcia pobliskich węzłów chłonnych i obecności przerzutów do odległych miejsc¹

Stopień zaawansowania jest ustalany chirurgicznie i obejmuje eksplorację jamy brzusznej i miednicy, biopsję lub wycięcie podejrzanych zmian pozamacicznych, całkowitą histerektomię brzuszną oraz, u pacjentek z cechami wysokiego ryzyka, limfadenektomię miedniczą i okołoaortalną².

Stopnień histologiczny guza

Oprócz określenia stopnia zaawansowania raka, patolog ocenia również stopień histologiczny guza (grade) na podstawie analizy mikroskopowej komórek nowotworowych¹. Stopień histologiczny określa, jak bardzo tkanka nowotworowa różni się od normalnej tkanki macicy².

Guzy o wyższym stopniu histologicznym mają tendencję do szybszego wzrostu niż te o niższym stopniu. Guzy o wyższym stopniu są również bardziej skłonne do rozprzestrzeniania się. Lekarze wykorzystują stopień histologiczny guza wraz z innymi czynnikami do zaproponowania opcji leczenia³.

Nowe kierunki w diagnostyce raka endometrium

Mało inwazyjne podejścia diagnostyczne

Obecnie nie ma konsensusu co do strategii wczesnego wykrywania raka endometrium, a obecne praktyki diagnostyczne, takie jak ultrasonografia przezpochwowa, histeroskopia i biopsja endometrium, są inwazyjne, kosztowne i mają niską swoistość¹. Dlatego istnieje pilna potrzeba opracowania dokładnych i mniej inwazyjnych podejść do zastosowania we wczesnym wykrywaniu raka endometrium².

Innowacje w diagnostyce raka endometrium obejmują wykorzystanie minimalnie inwazyjnych technik pobierania próbek oraz identyfikację i walidację specyficznych dla nowotworu biomarkerów, które można wykryć w płynach biologicznych³.

Bardziej akceptowalne narzędzia przesiewowe, w tym badania krwi, płukanie macicy i badanie płynu szyjkowo-pochwowego są obiecujące, a nowe biomarkery genomowe wykryte w próbkach płynów biologicznych mogą być kluczowe dla wczesnego wykrywania⁴.

Płynna biopsja

Próbka krwi jest dobrze akceptowanym źródłem do pobrania w celu wczesnego rozpoznania nowotworu. Test ctDNA (krążący DNA guza) pełni obiecującą rolę we wczesnym wykrywaniu raka endometrium¹.

Płukanie macicy, które może mieć bezpośredni kontakt z guzem, jest idealnym źródłem płynów biologicznych².

Obecność mutacji związanych z nowotworem lub poziomy metylacji DNA w płynie szyjkowo-pochwowym mogą pomóc w wykryciu raka endometrium³.

Różne badania potwierdziły, że analizy epigenomiczne DNA zebranego z tamponów, wymazów pochwowych lub zeskrobin szyjki macicy mogą pomóc w diagnostyce raka endometrium⁴.

Populacje wysokiego ryzyka i badania przesiewowe

Biorąc pod uwagę czynniki ryzyka klinicznego, można zidentyfikować pewne grupy wysokiego ryzyka, które mogłyby odnieść korzyści z strategii badań przesiewowych w kierunku raka endometrium:

Kobiety ze znanym zespołem genetycznym, np. zespołem Lyncha
Kobiety z otyłością 2 lub 3 stopnia (BMI ≥ 35 kg/m²)
Kobiety w każdym wieku z nieprawidłowym krwawieniem macicznym
Kobiety przed menopauzą z zespołem policystycznych jajników i/lub cukrzycą typu 2¹

Żadne z obecnych testów diagnostycznych nie działa dokładnie, gdy jest używane w warunkach przesiewowych; dlatego odkrycie nowych biomarkerów wydaje się być przyszłością badań przesiewowych w raku endometrium².

Znaczenie wczesnej diagnostyki

Prognozy i przeżywalność

Rak endometrium jest często diagnozowany we wczesnym stadium ze względu na nietypowe krwawienie, co zapewnia lepsze rokowanie¹. W większości przypadków wczesna diagnoza raka endometrium ma dobre rokowanie z wysokimi wskaźnikami przeżycia².

Pięcioletni wskaźnik przeżycia względnego wynosi 95%, gdy nowotwór jest zlokalizowany, co oznacza, że nie rozprzestrzenił się poza macicę³.

Jeśli nowotwór zostanie wykryty po rozprzestrzenieniu się na inne części ciała (zaawansowany nowotwór), rokowanie nie jest tak dobre i istnieje większe prawdopodobieństwo nawrotu nowotworu po leczeniu lub jego dalszego wzrostu⁴.

Opcje leczenia w zależności od stadium

Leczenie raka endometrium zależy od stadium nowotworu i tego, czy jest on obecny tylko w wyściółce macicy. Nowotwór, który się rozprzestrzenił, wymaga innego leczenia niż nowotwór, który się nie rozprzestrzenił¹.

Podstawową metodą leczenia raka endometrium zlokalizowanego w macicy jest zabieg chirurgiczny, który często obejmuje całkowitą histerektomię z obustronnym usunięciem jajników i jajowodów. Jest to często najczęstszy sposób leczenia wczesnego stadium raka endometrium².

Lekarz może zastosować chemioterapię wraz z radioterapią w leczeniu nowotworu, który się rozprzestrzenił lub ma zwiększone ryzyko nawrotu³.

Hormonoterapia leczy nowotwór, który posiada receptory hormonalne dla estrogenu, progesteronu lub obu tych hormonów⁴.

Podsumowanie procesu diagnostycznego

Diagnostyka raka endometrium jest procesem wieloetapowym, który zazwyczaj rozpoczyna się od objawów, najczęściej nieprawidłowego krwawienia z macicy. Inicjalna ocena obejmuje badanie fizykalne, wywiad medyczny i badanie ginekologiczne¹².

Najczęściej stosowanymi badaniami diagnostycznymi są ultrasonografia przezpochwowa i biopsja endometrium. Ultrasonografia pomaga ocenić grubość endometrium i wykryć potencjalne masy w macicy, podczas gdy biopsja endometrium jest złotym standardem w potwierdzeniu diagnozy raka endometrium³⁴.

W przypadku niejednoznacznych wyników biopsji lub trudności w pobraniu odpowiedniej próbki, może być konieczne wykonanie rozszerzenia kanału szyjki i wyłyżkowania (D&C) lub histeroskopii⁵⁶.

Po potwierdzeniu diagnozy raka endometrium, przeprowadza się dalsze badania, takie jak badania obrazowe (CT, MRI, PET) i badania krwi, aby określić stopień zaawansowania nowotworu⁷⁸.

Coraz większą rolę w diagnostyce i charakterystyce raka endometrium odgrywają testy molekularne, które mogą pomóc w przewidywaniu przebiegu choroby i optymalizacji leczenia⁹¹⁰.

Wczesna diagnoza jest kluczowa dla pomyślnego leczenia raka endometrium, ponieważ nowotwór wykryty we wczesnym stadium ma doskonałe rokowanie, z pięcioletnim wskaźnikiem przeżycia na poziomie 95%¹¹.

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#1 Endometrial Cancer Diagnosis – Blue Ridge Cancer Care
https://blueridgecancercare.com/disease-drug-information/types-of-cancer/endometrial-cancer/diagnosis/
If you have symptoms that suggest uterine cancer, your doctor will try to find out whats causing the problems. You may have a physical exam and blood tests. Also, you may have one or more of the following tests: […] Pelvic exam: Your doctor can check your uterus, vagina, and nearby tissues for any lumps or changes in shape or size. […] Ultrasound: An ultrasound device uses sound waves that cant be heard by humans. The sound waves make a pattern of echoes as they bounce off organs inside the pelvis. The echoes create a picture of your uterus and nearby tissues. The picture can show a uterine tumor. For a better view of the uterus, the device may be inserted into the vagina (transvaginal ultrasound). […] Biopsy: The removal of tissue to look for cancer cells is a biopsy. A thin tube is inserted through the vagina into your uterus. Your doctor uses gentle scraping and suction to remove samples of tissue. A pathologist examines the tissue under a microscope to check for cancer cells. In most cases, a biopsy is the only sure way to tell whether cancer is present.
#1 Endometrial Cancer: Diagnosis
https://healthlibrary.osfhealthcare.org/Library/DiseasesConditions/Adult/Men/85,P00558
If your healthcare provider thinks you might have endometrial cancer, usually because of abnormal vaginal bleeding, you’ll need certain exams and tests to be sure. […] Diagnosing endometrial cancer starts with your provider asking you questions. They’ll ask about your health history, symptoms, risk factors, and family history of disease. Your provider will also give you a physical exam. This will include a pelvic exam. […] Diagnosis may be done by a gynecologist. Or you may see a gynecologic oncologist. These providers specialize in treating cancers and other diseases of the female reproductive organs. […] A biopsy is the only way to confirm cancer. […] Your healthcare provider may recommend a DC if an endometrial biopsy isn’t possible or more information is needed. […] A pathologist looks at the tissue for cancer cells. […] Your provider will talk with you about next stages when they have the results of your tests. Your provider will talk with you about other tests you may need if endometrial cancer is found.
#1 Uterine (Endometrial) Cancer Diagnosis | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/uterine-endometrial/diagnosis
If a diagnosis still isnt clear after preliminary tests, we may recommend an outpatient surgical procedure called dilation and curettage (DC) in which we widen the cervix and gently scrape tissue from inside the uterus. A DC may require general anesthesia or conscious sedation, in which you take medication to lessen discomfort and anxiety without putting you to sleep. The procedure generally takes about an hour. […] Memorial Sloan Kettering pathologists are experts in analyzing biopsy tissue to determine whether cancer is present. The next step is to stage the cancer, which involves determining how much it may have spread.
#1 Diagnosis and Management of Endometrial Cancer | AAFP
https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2016/0315/p468.html
Hysteroscopy is commonly used to evaluate abnormal uterine bleeding and offers direct visualization of the endometrial cavity. Hysteroscopy can be performed in conjunction with a focal biopsy or curettage. A systematic review found that hysteroscopy had a sensitivity of 99.2% and specificity of 86.4% in the diagnosis of endometrial cancer.
#1 Endometrial Cancer Diagnosis | MD Anderson Cancer Center
https://www.mdanderson.org/cancer-types/endometrial-cancer/endometrial-cancer-diagnosis.html
If an endometrial cancer is diagnosed, imaging will likely need to be performed to find out more about what the disease looks like and to see if it may have spread outside of the uterus. […] Blood tests will likely be done as well to give more information about how your body is functioning and may provide additional information about the disease. […] The Gynecological Cancer Genetics Clinic at MD Anderson offers genetic testing for some women with endometrial cancer or who are at risk. Genetic counseling may be recommended if you: […] MD Anderson patients have access to clinical trials offering promising new treatments that cannot be found anywhere else.
#1 Endometrial cancer – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/endometrial-cancer/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352466
If endometrial cancer is found, you’ll likely be referred to a doctor who specializes in treating cancers involving the reproductive system, called a gynecologic oncologist. […] Tests used to determine your cancer’s stage may include a chest X-ray, a CT scan, blood tests and positron emission tomography, also called a PET scan. Your cancer’s stage may not be known until after you have surgery to treat your cancer. […] The stages of endometrial cancer are indicated using numbers ranging from 1 to 4. The lowest stage means that the cancer hasn’t grown beyond the uterus. By stage 4, the cancer has grown to involve nearby organs, such as the bladder, or has spread to distant areas of the body.
#1 Diagnosing Endometrial Cancer | Affiliated Oncologists
https://aocancer.com/education-resources/types-of-cancer/endometrial-cancer/diagnosis
If the initial biopsy doesnt provide enough tissue for testing a procedure to remove tissue samples from the uterus’s inner lining can be performed. […] Your doctor may recommend running laboratory tests on a tumor sample to identify specific genes, proteins, and other factors unique to the tumor. […] If the diagnosis is cancer, additional testing will be performed to determine if or how far cancer has spread.
#1 Screening, Diagnosis and Stages of Endometrial Cancer – Brigham and Women’s Hospital
https://www.brighamandwomens.org/cancer/endometrial-cancer/screening-diagnosis-and-stages
In cases where an endometrial biopsy is not feasible or further information is required, a DC may be recommended. This minor surgical procedure is usually performed in the operating room and it involves dilating the cervix and using a spoon-shaped instrument called a curette to scrape the cervical canal and uterine lining. The collected tissue is then examined by a pathologist for the presence of cancer cells. […] Blood tests can help find certain markers or hormones that may indicate the presence of cancer. CT and MRI scans provide detailed images of the pelvic area, allowing for doctors to see the uterus and surrounding structures. […] After receiving a diagnosis of endometrial cancer, our team will try to determine your stage of cancer. The stage describes if and how much the cancer has spread in the body. Understanding your stage of cancer helps your care team determine the most effective way to treat your cancer.
#1 Screening, Diagnosis and Stages of Endometrial Cancer – Brigham and Women’s Hospital
https://www.brighamandwomens.org/cancer/endometrial-cancer/screening-diagnosis-and-stages
Endometrial cancer is staged based on three primary factors: the size and extent of the tumor, how deep into the uterine wall it has grown, the involvement of nearby lymph nodes and the presence of metastasis to distant sites. The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) classification system categorizes endometrial cancer into four stages: […] In this stage, the cancer is confined to the endometrium and/or the muscle layer of the uterus (myometrium). […] Cancer has spread beyond the uterus to the cervix or to the stromal connective tissue where the cervix and uterus meet. […] Cancer has spread beyond the uterus and cervix, but it is still only in the pelvic area, affecting the vagina, ovaries, fallopian tubes and/or nearby lymph nodes. […] At this advanced stage, cancer has spread beyond the pelvis, such as the urinary bladder, rectum, or organs far from the uterus, including the lungs, liver or bones.
#1 How is endometrial cancer diagnosed? | Cancer Australia
https://www.canceraustralia.gov.au/cancer-types/endometrial-cancer/how-endometrial-cancer-diagnosed
A dilation and curettage (D&C) is the most common and accurate way to biopsy tissue from the lining of the uterus. […] Even after a diagnosis is made, further tests are often needed to determine the size and position of the cancer, and whether it has spread. […] The stage of a cancer is a term used to describe its size and whether it has spread beyond its original area of the body. […] Knowing the grade and stage of the cancer helps doctors decide on the most appropriate treatment. […] A pathologist grades endometrial cancer using cells or tissue from a biopsy.
#1 Minimally invasive approaches for the early detection of endometrial cancer | Molecular Cancer | Full Text
https://molecular-cancer.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12943-023-01757-3
Endometrial cancer (EC) is one of the most common gynecologic cancers and its incidence is rising globally. […] However, there is no consensus on the early detection strategies for EC and the current diagnostic practices such as transvaginal ultrasound, hysteroscopy and endometrial biopsy are invasive, costly and low in specificity. […] Thus, accurate and less invasive screening tests that detect EC in women with early stages of the disease are needed. […] The most common method transvaginal ultrasound(TVU) has an extremely high negative predictive value (99%), so it is a reasonable first approach in the early detection of EC but the relatively low specificity means additional tests are needed to rule out endometrial malignancy. […] Endometrial biopsy is cost-effective but discomfort and false-negative results are the most common complications.
#1 Minimally invasive approaches for the early detection of endometrial cancer | Molecular Cancer | Full Text
https://molecular-cancer.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12943-023-01757-3
The blood sample is a well-accepted source to collect for early cancer diagnosis. […] The ctDNA test serves a promising role in the early detection of EC. […] Uterine lavage, which can direct contact with tumor is an ideal source of biofluids. […] The presence of cancer-associated mutations or the methylation levels of DNA in the cervicovaginal fluid can help to detect the EC. […] Various proof-of-concepts studies have confirmed that the epigenomic analyses of DNA collected from tampons, vaginal swabs or cervical scrapings can help to diagnose EC. […] The application of minimally invasive biofluid sample collection techniques and further improvement of the sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic tests may solve these issues. […] Among the above minimally invasive approaches, cervicovaginal fluid shows the greatest potential for clinical application of EC early detection in the future. […] To conclude, this review demonstrates the great potential of minimally invasive approaches in the early detection of EC.
#1 Screening Strategies to Improve Early Diagnosis in Endometrial Cancer
https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/18/5445
The use of liquid biopsies as a source of biomarkers has been explored in EC. Multiple approaches have been employed in the search for screening and diagnostic biomarkers, such as proteomics, metabolomics and genomic sequencing, and different studies have deepened into the potential of blood, urine, uterine fluid or cervico-vaginal fluid as a source of biomarkers. […] Considering clinical risk factors, we identify some target high-risk groups that could widely benefit from EC screening strategies, listed as follows: (a) women with a known genetic syndrome, (b) women with class 2 or 3 obesity (BMI â¥ 35 kg/mÂ²), (c) women of any age with abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) and (d) pre-menopausal women with PCO and/or type 2 diabetes. None of the current diagnostic tests perform accurately when used in a screening setting; therefore, the discovery of new biomarkers seems to be the future for EC screening.
#1 Endometrial Cancer: Symptoms, Staging, Treatment & More
https://www.verywellhealth.com/endometrial-cancer-overview-2616643
Endometrial cancer occurs when normal cells mutate and multiply. As they accumulate, a tumor begins to form. The abnormal cells can spread to other parts of the body. […] The earlier endometrial cancer is detected, the better the outcome. Endometrial cancer is often diagnosed at an early stage due to abnormal bleeding. […] Your healthcare provider can find abnormalities in your uterus and cervix during a pelvic exam or a pelvic or transvaginal ultrasound. You may also have a hysteroscopy, a diagnostic test in which a flexible, lighted tube is inserted into your uterus so your healthcare provider can visualize the structures inside. […] There are two procedures that can be used to definitively diagnose endometrial cancer: During an endometrial biopsy, the healthcare provider will remove a few cells of the endometrium so they can be examined with a microscope for abnormalities of cell shape, structure, or growth. During a surgical procedure called a dilation and curettage (DC), which usually requires general anesthesia, the cervix is dilated and endometrial cells are extracted for microscopic examination.
#1 Endometrial Cancer | Uterine Cancer – Diagnosis, Treatment
https://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info/endometrial-cancer
Endometrial cancer starts in the lining of the uterus. It is the most common type of uterine cancer and highly curable when detected early. […] If your doctor suspects cancer, you may have a pap test, ultrasound, or biopsy. Biopsy is most often the only certain way to tell if cancer is present. […] Your doctor will ask about your medical history and symptoms. You will also have a physical exam. […] If cancer is present, one or more of the following exams can find if it has spread: Body MRI produces detailed pictures of your uterus, lymph nodes and other abdominal tissues. […] Treatment depends on the stage of the cancer and whether it is only present in the uterine lining. Cancer that has spread requires different treatment than cancer that has not. […] Total hysterectomy surgically removes the uterus, cervix, ovaries and fallopian tubes. It is often the most common way to cure early stage endometrial cancer. […] Your doctor may use chemotherapy with radiation therapy to treat cancer that has spread or has an increased risk of returning. […] Hormone therapy treats cancer that has hormone receptors for estrogen, progesterone, or both.
#2 Diagnosis and Management of Endometrial Cancer – PubMed
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26977831/
Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic malignancy. It is the fourth most common cancer in women in the United States after breast, lung, and colorectal cancers. The most common presentation for endometrial cancer is postmenopausal bleeding. The American Cancer Society recommends that all women older than 65 years be informed of the risks and symptoms of endometrial cancer and advised to seek evaluation if symptoms occur. There is no evidence to support endometrial cancer screening in asymptomatic women. Evaluation of a patient with suspected disease should include a pregnancy test in women of childbearing age, complete blood count, and prothrombin time and partial thromboplastin time if bleeding is heavy. Most guidelines recommend either transvaginal ultrasonography or endometrial biopsy as the initial study. The mainstay of treatment for endometrial cancer is total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. […] Controlling risk factors such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension could play a role in the prevention of endometrial cancer.
#2 Endometrial cancer – symptoms, diagnosis and treatment | healthdirect
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/endometrial-cancer
Endometrial cancer occurs when the cells lining the uterus (endometrium) grow in an abnormal and uncontrolled way. […] The most common symptom of endometrial cancer is abnormal vaginal bleeding. […] If you have abnormal or unexpected vaginal bleeding, see your doctor so they can check the cause and make a diagnosis. […] If you have symptoms that might be caused by endometrial cancer, your doctor will start by asking you questions about your symptoms, your health and any history of cancer in your family. […] Your doctor will also refer you for blood test and a pelvic ultrasound to take images of your uterus, endometrium, cervix and ovaries. […] To confirm endometrial cancer you will need an endometrial biopsy. […] If tests confirm endometrial cancer, your specialist will discuss treatment options with you. […] Your doctor may recommend radiation therapy, chemotherapy or hormone therapy if your cancer has spread from the uterus. […] If you notice any of the symptoms of endometrial cancer including abnormal vaginal bleeding, it is important to see your doctor.
#2 Endometrial cancer – Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment | BMJ Best Practice US
https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-us/266
Endometrial cancer is a common malignancy, usually an adenocarcinoma. […] Diagnosis is confirmed by biopsy, or dilation and curettage; staging and histology is confirmed at surgery. […] Key diagnostic factors include postmenopausal vaginal bleeding (PVB). […] Other diagnostic factors include uterine mass, fixed uterus, or adnexal mass indicating extrauterine disease, abnormal menstruation or vaginal bleeding in a premenopausal woman, pain (abdominal or pelvic) and weight loss, symptoms of metastatic disease, and signs of metastatic disease. […] 1st tests to order include pelvic (transvaginal) ultrasound, office-based endometrial biopsy (with or without office-based hysteroscopy) and histopathology, hysteroscopy, dilation and curettage (DC), and histopathology, cervical cytology (liquid-based cytology or Pap smear), and CBC. […] Tests to consider include tumor molecular analysis, genetic evaluation, serum CA-125 level, saline infusion sonohysterogram, BUN and creatinine (renal function testing), LFTs, chest x-ray, CT scan of chest, abdomen, and pelvis, MRI of uterus, pelvis, and abdomen, and PET/CT scan.
#2 Endometrial Cancer: Diagnosis
https://healthlibrary.osfhealthcare.org/Library/DiseasesConditions/Adult/Men/85,P00558
If your healthcare provider thinks you might have endometrial cancer, usually because of abnormal vaginal bleeding, you’ll need certain exams and tests to be sure. […] Diagnosing endometrial cancer starts with your provider asking you questions. They’ll ask about your health history, symptoms, risk factors, and family history of disease. Your provider will also give you a physical exam. This will include a pelvic exam. […] Diagnosis may be done by a gynecologist. Or you may see a gynecologic oncologist. These providers specialize in treating cancers and other diseases of the female reproductive organs. […] A biopsy is the only way to confirm cancer. […] Your healthcare provider may recommend a DC if an endometrial biopsy isn’t possible or more information is needed. […] A pathologist looks at the tissue for cancer cells. […] Your provider will talk with you about next stages when they have the results of your tests. Your provider will talk with you about other tests you may need if endometrial cancer is found.
#2 Diagnosis of uterine cancer | Canadian Cancer Society
https://cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-types/uterine/diagnosis
Diagnosing uterine cancer usually begins with a visit to your family doctor. Your doctor will ask you about any symptoms you have and will do a physical exam. Based on this information, your doctor may refer you to a specialist or order tests to check for uterine cancer or other health problems. […] The following tests are commonly used to rule out or diagnose uterine cancer. Many of the same tests used to diagnose cancer are used to find out the stage, which is how far the cancer has progressed. Your doctor may also order other tests to check your general health and to help plan your treatment. […] A physical exam allows your doctor to look for any signs of uterine cancer. During a physical exam, your doctor may: check your weight and blood pressure, listen to your chest, do a pelvic and rectal exam, feel the abdomen for an enlarged liver, any lumps, or fluid build up in the abdomen (called ascites), feel for swollen lymph nodes in the groin and above the collarbone.
#2 Minimally invasive approaches for the early detection of endometrial cancer | Molecular Cancer | Full Text
https://molecular-cancer.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12943-023-01757-3
Endometrial cancer (EC) is one of the most common gynecologic cancers and its incidence is rising globally. […] However, there is no consensus on the early detection strategies for EC and the current diagnostic practices such as transvaginal ultrasound, hysteroscopy and endometrial biopsy are invasive, costly and low in specificity. […] Thus, accurate and less invasive screening tests that detect EC in women with early stages of the disease are needed. […] The most common method transvaginal ultrasound(TVU) has an extremely high negative predictive value (99%), so it is a reasonable first approach in the early detection of EC but the relatively low specificity means additional tests are needed to rule out endometrial malignancy. […] Endometrial biopsy is cost-effective but discomfort and false-negative results are the most common complications.
#2 Diagnosis and Management of Endometrial Cancer | AAFP
https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2016/0315/p468.html
The definitive diagnosis of endometrial cancer requires an endometrial tissue sample. Curettage has been considered the preferred method for obtaining a tissue sample, but the newer Pipelle method offers an alternative. When an adequate sample is obtained, the Pipelle method has high diagnostic accuracy, with a positive predictive value of 81.7% and a negative predictive value of 99.1%. However, adequate samples can be difficult to obtain using the Pipelle method. […] Most guidelines recommend either transvaginal ultrasonography or endometrial biopsy as the initial study for the evaluation of endometrial cancer. Transvaginal ultrasonography is often the initial diagnostic study of choice when evaluating for endometrial cancer because of its availability, cost-effectiveness, and high sensitivity.
#2 Endometrial Cancer: Diagnosis | UMass Memorial Health
https://www.ummhealth.org/health-library/endometrial-cancer-diagnosis
A biopsy is the only way to confirm cancer. An endometrial tissue sample is collected by using a small flexible tube that’s put into the uterus. Suction is used to pull out the tissue. The tissue sample is examined to see if there are cancer cells or other abnormal cells in it. […] Your healthcare provider may recommend a DC if an endometrial biopsy isn’t possible or more information is needed. This is a minor surgery in which the cervix is opened (dilated). The cervical canal and uterine lining are then scraped with a spoon-shaped tool called a curette. A pathologist looks at the tissue for cancer cells.
#2 How is endometrial cancer diagnosed? | Cancer Australia
https://www.canceraustralia.gov.au/cancer-types/endometrial-cancer/how-endometrial-cancer-diagnosed
A dilation and curettage (D&C) is the most common and accurate way to biopsy tissue from the lining of the uterus. […] Even after a diagnosis is made, further tests are often needed to determine the size and position of the cancer, and whether it has spread. […] The stage of a cancer is a term used to describe its size and whether it has spread beyond its original area of the body. […] Knowing the grade and stage of the cancer helps doctors decide on the most appropriate treatment. […] A pathologist grades endometrial cancer using cells or tissue from a biopsy.
#2 Endometrial cancer – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/endometrial-cancer/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352466
Imaging tests make pictures of the inside of the body. They can tell your health care team about your cancer’s location and size. One imaging test might be a transvaginal ultrasound. […] During a hysteroscopy, a health care professional inserts a thin, flexible, lighted tube through the vagina and cervix into the uterus. This tube is called a hysteroscope. […] In an endometrial biopsy, a sample of tissue is removed from the lining of the uterus. Endometrial biopsy often is done in a health care professional’s office. The sample is sent to a lab for testing to see if it is cancer. […] If enough tissue can’t be obtained during a biopsy or if the biopsy results are unclear, you’ll likely need to undergo a procedure called dilation and curettage, also called DC. During DC, tissue is scraped from the lining of the uterus and examined under a microscope for cancer cells.
#2 Diagnosis and Management of Endometrial Cancer | AAFP
https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2016/0315/p468.html
Hysteroscopy is commonly used to evaluate abnormal uterine bleeding and offers direct visualization of the endometrial cavity. Hysteroscopy can be performed in conjunction with a focal biopsy or curettage. A systematic review found that hysteroscopy had a sensitivity of 99.2% and specificity of 86.4% in the diagnosis of endometrial cancer.
#2 How to Test, Diagnose and Detect Uterine Cancer
https://www.cancercenter.com/cancer-types/uterine-cancer/diagnosis-and-detection
A thorough and accurate cancer diagnosis is critical to determining a uterine cancer patients treatment plan. […] At City of Hope, our multidisciplinary team of experts use a broad range of tests and tools designed for diagnosing uterine cancer. […] The main tests to detect endometrial cancer fall into two categoriesultrasound and endometrial tissue sampling. […] Endometrial tissue sampling involves removing a small amount of tissue from the endometrium and may be done with one of the following procedures: […] Endometrial biopsy is the most common endometrial cancer test. […] Doctors may also recommend blood tests to help diagnose or stage endometrial cancer, including: […] Advanced genomic testing is the most common lab test for uterine cancer. […] The CA-125 test measures the amount of the CA-125 protein in the blood. High amounts of CA-125 may indicate uterine, ovarian, fallopian tube or peritoneal cancer, as well as less serious conditions such as endometriosis or abdominal inflammation.
#2 Endometrial Cancer: Tests After Diagnosis | Saint Luke’s Health System
https://www.saintlukeskc.org/health-library/endometrial-cancer-tests-after-diagnosis
After a diagnosis of endometrial cancer, you may need more tests. These tests help your health care providers learn more about the cancer. The tests can help show if it has grown into nearby tissue or spread to other parts of your body. The test results help your providers work with you to decide the best ways to treat the cancer. […] Some of the tests that may be used after diagnosis include: CT scan, MRI, PET scan, Chest X-ray, Blood tests. […] This test helps your provider see if cancer has spread to other parts of your body. A CT scan uses a series of X-rays and a computer to create detailed 3-D images of the inside of your body. […] This test uses magnets, radio waves, and a computer to make detailed images of the uterus and other tissues in your pelvis and belly (abdomen). An MRI is used to see if cancer has grown into or through the wall of your uterus and can help check for spreading to lymph nodes and other parts of your body.
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https://www.facingourrisk.org/info/risk-management-and-treatment/cancer-treatment/by-cancer-type/endometrial/biomarkers-targeted-immunotherapies
Experts recommend testing all endometrial cancers for biomarkers known as microsatellite instability” and, or „mismatch repair deficiency” (dMMR or MMR-D). These biomarkers measure how well the tumor can repair certain types of DNA damage. The results have similar meaning. […] Examples of additional biomarker tests used in endometrial cancer include: […] About 10 percent of endometrial cancers are caused by an inherited mutation. Some genetic test results can help guide treatment decisions. […] People with Lynch syndrome are more likely to have MSI-H or dMMR cancers, which are more likely to respond to immunotherapies. […] People with advanced cancer and certain inherited mutations may qualify for a new targeted therapies such as PARP inhibitors, or other agents being tested in clinical trials.
#2 Screening, Diagnosis and Stages of Endometrial Cancer – Brigham and Women’s Hospital
https://www.brighamandwomens.org/cancer/endometrial-cancer/screening-diagnosis-and-stages
Endometrial cancer is staged based on three primary factors: the size and extent of the tumor, how deep into the uterine wall it has grown, the involvement of nearby lymph nodes and the presence of metastasis to distant sites. The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) classification system categorizes endometrial cancer into four stages: […] In this stage, the cancer is confined to the endometrium and/or the muscle layer of the uterus (myometrium). […] Cancer has spread beyond the uterus to the cervix or to the stromal connective tissue where the cervix and uterus meet. […] Cancer has spread beyond the uterus and cervix, but it is still only in the pelvic area, affecting the vagina, ovaries, fallopian tubes and/or nearby lymph nodes. […] At this advanced stage, cancer has spread beyond the pelvis, such as the urinary bladder, rectum, or organs far from the uterus, including the lungs, liver or bones.
#2 Endometrial Cancer – Gynecology and Obstetrics – Merck Manual Professional Edition
https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/gynecology-and-obstetrics/gynecologic-tumors/endometrial-cancer
Staging is surgical and includes exploration of the abdomen and pelvis, biopsy or excision of suspicious extrauterine lesions, total abdominal hysterectomy, and, in patients with high-risk features (grade 1 or 2 cancer plus deep myometrial invasion, grade 3 cancer, all cancers with high-risk histology), pelvic and para-aortic lymphadenectomy. […] If cancer appears to be confined to the uterus, an alternative to pelvic and para-aortic lymphadenectomy is sentinel lymph node mapping.
#2 Endometrial Cancer Diagnosis – Blue Ridge Cancer Care
https://blueridgecancercare.com/disease-drug-information/types-of-cancer/endometrial-cancer/diagnosis/
If cancer is found, the pathologist studies tissue samples from the uterus under a microscope to learn the grade of the tumor. The grade tells how much the tumor tissue differs from normal uterine tissue. It may suggest how fast the tumor is likely to grow. Tumors with higher grades tend to grow faster than those with lower grades. Tumors with higher grades are also more likely to spread. Doctors use tumor grade along with other factors to suggest treatment options.
#2 Minimally invasive approaches for the early detection of endometrial cancer | Molecular Cancer | Full Text
https://molecular-cancer.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12943-023-01757-3
Therefore, there is an urgent need for accurate and less invasive approaches to use in the early detection of EC. […] Innovations in EC diagnostics include the usage of minimally invasive specimen collection techniques and the identification and validation of cancer-specific biomarkers that can be detected in non-invasive biofluids, which have now become one of the main focuses of research. […] The current diagnostic flow for EC involves sequential, invasive tests to assess the ET by TVU, visualize the endometrial cavity under hysteroscopy, and finally do an endometrial biopsy for histopathological analysis. […] An ideal early detection flow should be accurate, cost-effective and patient-friendly. […] More acceptable screening tools, including blood, uterine lavage, and cervicovaginal fluid show promise, and novel genomic biomarkers detected in biofluid samples may be key to early screening.
#2 Minimally invasive approaches for the early detection of endometrial cancer | Molecular Cancer | Full Text
https://molecular-cancer.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12943-023-01757-3
The blood sample is a well-accepted source to collect for early cancer diagnosis. […] The ctDNA test serves a promising role in the early detection of EC. […] Uterine lavage, which can direct contact with tumor is an ideal source of biofluids. […] The presence of cancer-associated mutations or the methylation levels of DNA in the cervicovaginal fluid can help to detect the EC. […] Various proof-of-concepts studies have confirmed that the epigenomic analyses of DNA collected from tampons, vaginal swabs or cervical scrapings can help to diagnose EC. […] The application of minimally invasive biofluid sample collection techniques and further improvement of the sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic tests may solve these issues. […] Among the above minimally invasive approaches, cervicovaginal fluid shows the greatest potential for clinical application of EC early detection in the future. […] To conclude, this review demonstrates the great potential of minimally invasive approaches in the early detection of EC.
#2 Screening Strategies to Improve Early Diagnosis in Endometrial Cancer
https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/18/5445
The use of liquid biopsies as a source of biomarkers has been explored in EC. Multiple approaches have been employed in the search for screening and diagnostic biomarkers, such as proteomics, metabolomics and genomic sequencing, and different studies have deepened into the potential of blood, urine, uterine fluid or cervico-vaginal fluid as a source of biomarkers. […] Considering clinical risk factors, we identify some target high-risk groups that could widely benefit from EC screening strategies, listed as follows: (a) women with a known genetic syndrome, (b) women with class 2 or 3 obesity (BMI â¥ 35 kg/mÂ²), (c) women of any age with abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) and (d) pre-menopausal women with PCO and/or type 2 diabetes. None of the current diagnostic tests perform accurately when used in a screening setting; therefore, the discovery of new biomarkers seems to be the future for EC screening.
#2 Cancer of the uterus
https://www.cancervic.org.au/cancer-information/types-of-cancer/uterine_cancer/diagnosing_uterine_cancer.html
In general, the earlier cancer of the uterus is diagnosed, the better the prognosis. Most early-stage endometrial cancers have a good prognosis with high survival rates. If cancer is found after it has spread to other parts of the body (advanced cancer), the prognosis is not as good and there is a higher chance of the cancer coming back after treatment or continuing to grow.
#2 Endometrial Cancer | Uterine Cancer – Diagnosis, Treatment
https://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info/endometrial-cancer
Endometrial cancer starts in the lining of the uterus. It is the most common type of uterine cancer and highly curable when detected early. […] If your doctor suspects cancer, you may have a pap test, ultrasound, or biopsy. Biopsy is most often the only certain way to tell if cancer is present. […] Your doctor will ask about your medical history and symptoms. You will also have a physical exam. […] If cancer is present, one or more of the following exams can find if it has spread: Body MRI produces detailed pictures of your uterus, lymph nodes and other abdominal tissues. […] Treatment depends on the stage of the cancer and whether it is only present in the uterine lining. Cancer that has spread requires different treatment than cancer that has not. […] Total hysterectomy surgically removes the uterus, cervix, ovaries and fallopian tubes. It is often the most common way to cure early stage endometrial cancer. […] Your doctor may use chemotherapy with radiation therapy to treat cancer that has spread or has an increased risk of returning. […] Hormone therapy treats cancer that has hormone receptors for estrogen, progesterone, or both.
#2 Endometrial Cancer: Diagnosis
https://www.massgeneral.org/condition/endometrial-cancer
Cancer of the endometrium is a disease in which cancer cells are found in the lining of the uterus. It is highly curable when found early. […] If your healthcare provider thinks you might have endometrial cancer, usually because of abnormal vaginal bleeding, you’ll need certain exams and tests to be sure. Endometrial cancer is cancer that starts in the lining of the uterus (endometrium). Diagnosing endometrial cancer starts with your provider asking you questions. They’ll ask about your health history, symptoms, risk factors, and family history of disease. Your provider will also give you a physical exam. This will include a pelvic exam. […] Diagnosis may be done by a gynecologist. Or you may see a gynecologic oncologist. These providers specialize in treating cancers and other diseases of the female reproductive organs.
#3 Endometrial Cancer Diagnosis | MD Anderson Cancer Center
https://www.mdanderson.org/cancer-types/endometrial-cancer/endometrial-cancer-diagnosis.html
Early and accurate diagnosis of endometrial cancer can help increase the chance for successful treatment. MD Anderson uses the most advanced techniques and technology to diagnose endometrial cancer and find out the exact extent of the disease. This helps your health care team choose the best type of treatment for you. Our staff includes pathologists, diagnostic radiologists and specially trained technicians who are highly skilled in diagnosing endometrial cancer. […] If you have symptoms that may signal endometrial cancer, your doctor will examine you and ask you questions about your health; lifestyle; and your family history. […] If your doctor thinks you might have endometrial cancer, the first step will be a biopsy, which involves removing suspected cancer tissue and studying it under a microscope. Your doctor will decide the best way to do the biopsy.
#3 Uterine Cancer Diagnosis | Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center – Buffalo, NY
https://www.roswellpark.org/cancer/uterine-endometrial/diagnosis
CA-125 is a protein that some endometrial and many ovarian cancers release into the bloodstream A very high level of CA-125 may indicate that cancer has spread beyond the uterus. […] At Roswell Park, all patients with endometrial cancer are screened for the genetic condition called Lynch syndrome.
#3 Endometrial Cancer: Tests After Diagnosis | Saint Luke’s Health System
https://www.saintlukeskc.org/health-library/endometrial-cancer-tests-after-diagnosis
After a diagnosis of endometrial cancer, you may need more tests. These tests help your health care providers learn more about the cancer. The tests can help show if it has grown into nearby tissue or spread to other parts of your body. The test results help your providers work with you to decide the best ways to treat the cancer. […] Some of the tests that may be used after diagnosis include: CT scan, MRI, PET scan, Chest X-ray, Blood tests. […] This test helps your provider see if cancer has spread to other parts of your body. A CT scan uses a series of X-rays and a computer to create detailed 3-D images of the inside of your body. […] This test uses magnets, radio waves, and a computer to make detailed images of the uterus and other tissues in your pelvis and belly (abdomen). An MRI is used to see if cancer has grown into or through the wall of your uterus and can help check for spreading to lymph nodes and other parts of your body.
#3 Revolutionizing Endometrial Cancer Diagnostics – Insights
https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2023/12/20/revolutionizing-endometrial-cancer-diagnostics/
Revolutionizing Endometrial Cancer Diagnostics […] As advancements in endometrial cancer diagnostics emerge, consultants from Mayo Clinic’s Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (DLMP) lead the industry in recent discoveries. […] „The Cancer Genome Atlas project played a pivotal role in studying endometrial cancer through molecular profiling, allowing us to move beyond traditional histology,” explained Dr. Gupta. „Incorporating molecular signatures, such as DNA mutations, has revolutionized the way we classify endometrial cancer and predict patient outcomes.” […] The integration of these innovations into pathology reports became a cornerstone in diagnosing endometrial tumors. […] „Molecular signatures are becoming integral to pathology reports, offering a more detailed view of the tumor,” said Dr. Gupta. „This holistic approach ensures a comprehensive understanding of tumors, marking a significant leap in patient care.”
#3 Screening, Diagnosis and Stages of Endometrial Cancer – Brigham and Women’s Hospital
https://www.brighamandwomens.org/cancer/endometrial-cancer/screening-diagnosis-and-stages
Endometrial cancer is staged based on three primary factors: the size and extent of the tumor, how deep into the uterine wall it has grown, the involvement of nearby lymph nodes and the presence of metastasis to distant sites. The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) classification system categorizes endometrial cancer into four stages: […] In this stage, the cancer is confined to the endometrium and/or the muscle layer of the uterus (myometrium). […] Cancer has spread beyond the uterus to the cervix or to the stromal connective tissue where the cervix and uterus meet. […] Cancer has spread beyond the uterus and cervix, but it is still only in the pelvic area, affecting the vagina, ovaries, fallopian tubes and/or nearby lymph nodes. […] At this advanced stage, cancer has spread beyond the pelvis, such as the urinary bladder, rectum, or organs far from the uterus, including the lungs, liver or bones.
#3 Endometrial Cancer Diagnosis – Blue Ridge Cancer Care
https://blueridgecancercare.com/disease-drug-information/types-of-cancer/endometrial-cancer/diagnosis/
If cancer is found, the pathologist studies tissue samples from the uterus under a microscope to learn the grade of the tumor. The grade tells how much the tumor tissue differs from normal uterine tissue. It may suggest how fast the tumor is likely to grow. Tumors with higher grades tend to grow faster than those with lower grades. Tumors with higher grades are also more likely to spread. Doctors use tumor grade along with other factors to suggest treatment options.
#3 Minimally invasive approaches for the early detection of endometrial cancer | Molecular Cancer | Full Text
https://molecular-cancer.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12943-023-01757-3
Therefore, there is an urgent need for accurate and less invasive approaches to use in the early detection of EC. […] Innovations in EC diagnostics include the usage of minimally invasive specimen collection techniques and the identification and validation of cancer-specific biomarkers that can be detected in non-invasive biofluids, which have now become one of the main focuses of research. […] The current diagnostic flow for EC involves sequential, invasive tests to assess the ET by TVU, visualize the endometrial cavity under hysteroscopy, and finally do an endometrial biopsy for histopathological analysis. […] An ideal early detection flow should be accurate, cost-effective and patient-friendly. […] More acceptable screening tools, including blood, uterine lavage, and cervicovaginal fluid show promise, and novel genomic biomarkers detected in biofluid samples may be key to early screening.
#3 Minimally invasive approaches for the early detection of endometrial cancer | Molecular Cancer | Full Text
https://molecular-cancer.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12943-023-01757-3
The blood sample is a well-accepted source to collect for early cancer diagnosis. […] The ctDNA test serves a promising role in the early detection of EC. […] Uterine lavage, which can direct contact with tumor is an ideal source of biofluids. […] The presence of cancer-associated mutations or the methylation levels of DNA in the cervicovaginal fluid can help to detect the EC. […] Various proof-of-concepts studies have confirmed that the epigenomic analyses of DNA collected from tampons, vaginal swabs or cervical scrapings can help to diagnose EC. […] The application of minimally invasive biofluid sample collection techniques and further improvement of the sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic tests may solve these issues. […] Among the above minimally invasive approaches, cervicovaginal fluid shows the greatest potential for clinical application of EC early detection in the future. […] To conclude, this review demonstrates the great potential of minimally invasive approaches in the early detection of EC.
#3 Endometrial Cancer Diagnosis and Endometrial Cancer Test – HealthyWomen
https://www.healthywomen.org/condition/endometrial-cancer-testing-and-diagnosis
A big misconception is that if you’ve had a normal Pap test, you have somehow been tested for endometrial or uterine cancer. […] If your HCP thinks your cancer is advanced, they will need to do more tests to see if it has spread to other parts of your body. […] Endometrial cancer is very treatable when its caught early. The 5-year relative survival rate is 95% when the cancer is localized, meaning it hasnt spread outside the uterus.
#3 Endometrial Cancer | Uterine Cancer – Diagnosis, Treatment
https://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info/endometrial-cancer
Endometrial cancer starts in the lining of the uterus. It is the most common type of uterine cancer and highly curable when detected early. […] If your doctor suspects cancer, you may have a pap test, ultrasound, or biopsy. Biopsy is most often the only certain way to tell if cancer is present. […] Your doctor will ask about your medical history and symptoms. You will also have a physical exam. […] If cancer is present, one or more of the following exams can find if it has spread: Body MRI produces detailed pictures of your uterus, lymph nodes and other abdominal tissues. […] Treatment depends on the stage of the cancer and whether it is only present in the uterine lining. Cancer that has spread requires different treatment than cancer that has not. […] Total hysterectomy surgically removes the uterus, cervix, ovaries and fallopian tubes. It is often the most common way to cure early stage endometrial cancer. […] Your doctor may use chemotherapy with radiation therapy to treat cancer that has spread or has an increased risk of returning. […] Hormone therapy treats cancer that has hormone receptors for estrogen, progesterone, or both.
#3 Diagnosis and Management of Endometrial Cancer | AAFP
https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2016/0315/p468.html
The definitive diagnosis of endometrial cancer requires an endometrial tissue sample. Curettage has been considered the preferred method for obtaining a tissue sample, but the newer Pipelle method offers an alternative. When an adequate sample is obtained, the Pipelle method has high diagnostic accuracy, with a positive predictive value of 81.7% and a negative predictive value of 99.1%. However, adequate samples can be difficult to obtain using the Pipelle method. […] Most guidelines recommend either transvaginal ultrasonography or endometrial biopsy as the initial study for the evaluation of endometrial cancer. Transvaginal ultrasonography is often the initial diagnostic study of choice when evaluating for endometrial cancer because of its availability, cost-effectiveness, and high sensitivity.
#4 Endometrial Cancer: Diagnosis
https://www.massgeneral.org/condition/endometrial-cancer
Cancer of the endometrium is a disease in which cancer cells are found in the lining of the uterus. It is highly curable when found early. […] If your healthcare provider thinks you might have endometrial cancer, usually because of abnormal vaginal bleeding, you’ll need certain exams and tests to be sure. Endometrial cancer is cancer that starts in the lining of the uterus (endometrium). Diagnosing endometrial cancer starts with your provider asking you questions. They’ll ask about your health history, symptoms, risk factors, and family history of disease. Your provider will also give you a physical exam. This will include a pelvic exam. […] Diagnosis may be done by a gynecologist. Or you may see a gynecologic oncologist. These providers specialize in treating cancers and other diseases of the female reproductive organs.
#4 Diagnosis and Management of Endometrial Cancer | AAFP
https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2016/0315/p468.html
Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic malignancy. It is the fourth most common cancer in women in the United States after breast, lung, and colorectal cancers. The most common presentation for endometrial cancer is postmenopausal bleeding. The American Cancer Society recommends that all women older than 65 years be informed of the risks and symptoms of endometrial cancer and advised to seek evaluation if symptoms occur. There is no evidence to support endometrial cancer screening in asymptomatic women. Evaluation of a patient with suspected disease should include a pregnancy test in women of childbearing age, complete blood count, and prothrombin time and partial thromboplastin time if bleeding is heavy. Most guidelines recommend either transvaginal ultrasonography or endometrial biopsy as the initial study.
#4 Endometrial Cancer: Tests After Diagnosis | Saint Luke’s Health System
https://www.saintlukeskc.org/health-library/endometrial-cancer-tests-after-diagnosis
A PET scan looks at your entire body. A sugar solution that contains a mildly radioactive material is put into your blood through a vein in your hand or arm. Cancer cells use the sugar faster than other cells, so the radioactive material collects in them. […] This X-ray may be done to see if the cancer has spread to your lungs. […] This test may be done to find out if the bleeding that’s often caused by endometrial cancer has caused you to be anemic. Anemia is a low red blood cell count. […] This is a substance that some kinds of endometrial cancer cells release into the blood. Very high levels may help your provider figure out what kind of endometrial cancer it is or if they may be a sign that the cancer has spread beyond the uterus.
#4 Uterine Cancer Diagnosis | Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center – Buffalo, NY
https://www.roswellpark.org/cancer/uterine-endometrial/diagnosis
CA-125 is a protein that some endometrial and many ovarian cancers release into the bloodstream A very high level of CA-125 may indicate that cancer has spread beyond the uterus. […] At Roswell Park, all patients with endometrial cancer are screened for the genetic condition called Lynch syndrome.
#4 Minimally invasive approaches for the early detection of endometrial cancer | Molecular Cancer | Full Text
https://molecular-cancer.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12943-023-01757-3
Therefore, there is an urgent need for accurate and less invasive approaches to use in the early detection of EC. […] Innovations in EC diagnostics include the usage of minimally invasive specimen collection techniques and the identification and validation of cancer-specific biomarkers that can be detected in non-invasive biofluids, which have now become one of the main focuses of research. […] The current diagnostic flow for EC involves sequential, invasive tests to assess the ET by TVU, visualize the endometrial cavity under hysteroscopy, and finally do an endometrial biopsy for histopathological analysis. […] An ideal early detection flow should be accurate, cost-effective and patient-friendly. […] More acceptable screening tools, including blood, uterine lavage, and cervicovaginal fluid show promise, and novel genomic biomarkers detected in biofluid samples may be key to early screening.
#4 Minimally invasive approaches for the early detection of endometrial cancer | Molecular Cancer | Full Text
https://molecular-cancer.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12943-023-01757-3
The blood sample is a well-accepted source to collect for early cancer diagnosis. […] The ctDNA test serves a promising role in the early detection of EC. […] Uterine lavage, which can direct contact with tumor is an ideal source of biofluids. […] The presence of cancer-associated mutations or the methylation levels of DNA in the cervicovaginal fluid can help to detect the EC. […] Various proof-of-concepts studies have confirmed that the epigenomic analyses of DNA collected from tampons, vaginal swabs or cervical scrapings can help to diagnose EC. […] The application of minimally invasive biofluid sample collection techniques and further improvement of the sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic tests may solve these issues. […] Among the above minimally invasive approaches, cervicovaginal fluid shows the greatest potential for clinical application of EC early detection in the future. […] To conclude, this review demonstrates the great potential of minimally invasive approaches in the early detection of EC.
#4 Cancer of the uterus
https://www.cancervic.org.au/cancer-information/types-of-cancer/uterine_cancer/diagnosing_uterine_cancer.html
In general, the earlier cancer of the uterus is diagnosed, the better the prognosis. Most early-stage endometrial cancers have a good prognosis with high survival rates. If cancer is found after it has spread to other parts of the body (advanced cancer), the prognosis is not as good and there is a higher chance of the cancer coming back after treatment or continuing to grow.
#4 Endometrial Cancer | Uterine Cancer – Diagnosis, Treatment
https://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info/endometrial-cancer
Endometrial cancer starts in the lining of the uterus. It is the most common type of uterine cancer and highly curable when detected early. […] If your doctor suspects cancer, you may have a pap test, ultrasound, or biopsy. Biopsy is most often the only certain way to tell if cancer is present. […] Your doctor will ask about your medical history and symptoms. You will also have a physical exam. […] If cancer is present, one or more of the following exams can find if it has spread: Body MRI produces detailed pictures of your uterus, lymph nodes and other abdominal tissues. […] Treatment depends on the stage of the cancer and whether it is only present in the uterine lining. Cancer that has spread requires different treatment than cancer that has not. […] Total hysterectomy surgically removes the uterus, cervix, ovaries and fallopian tubes. It is often the most common way to cure early stage endometrial cancer. […] Your doctor may use chemotherapy with radiation therapy to treat cancer that has spread or has an increased risk of returning. […] Hormone therapy treats cancer that has hormone receptors for estrogen, progesterone, or both.
#4 Endometrial Cancer: Diagnosis
https://healthlibrary.osfhealthcare.org/Library/DiseasesConditions/Adult/Men/85,P00558
If your healthcare provider thinks you might have endometrial cancer, usually because of abnormal vaginal bleeding, you’ll need certain exams and tests to be sure. […] Diagnosing endometrial cancer starts with your provider asking you questions. They’ll ask about your health history, symptoms, risk factors, and family history of disease. Your provider will also give you a physical exam. This will include a pelvic exam. […] Diagnosis may be done by a gynecologist. Or you may see a gynecologic oncologist. These providers specialize in treating cancers and other diseases of the female reproductive organs. […] A biopsy is the only way to confirm cancer. […] Your healthcare provider may recommend a DC if an endometrial biopsy isn’t possible or more information is needed. […] A pathologist looks at the tissue for cancer cells. […] Your provider will talk with you about next stages when they have the results of your tests. Your provider will talk with you about other tests you may need if endometrial cancer is found.
#5 Endometrial Cancer: Tests After Diagnosis | Saint Luke’s Health System
https://www.saintlukeskc.org/health-library/endometrial-cancer-tests-after-diagnosis
A PET scan looks at your entire body. A sugar solution that contains a mildly radioactive material is put into your blood through a vein in your hand or arm. Cancer cells use the sugar faster than other cells, so the radioactive material collects in them. […] This X-ray may be done to see if the cancer has spread to your lungs. […] This test may be done to find out if the bleeding that’s often caused by endometrial cancer has caused you to be anemic. Anemia is a low red blood cell count. […] This is a substance that some kinds of endometrial cancer cells release into the blood. Very high levels may help your provider figure out what kind of endometrial cancer it is or if they may be a sign that the cancer has spread beyond the uterus.
#5 Endometrial Cancer: Diagnosis | UMass Memorial Health
https://www.ummhealth.org/health-library/endometrial-cancer-diagnosis
A biopsy is the only way to confirm cancer. An endometrial tissue sample is collected by using a small flexible tube that’s put into the uterus. Suction is used to pull out the tissue. The tissue sample is examined to see if there are cancer cells or other abnormal cells in it. […] Your healthcare provider may recommend a DC if an endometrial biopsy isn’t possible or more information is needed. This is a minor surgery in which the cervix is opened (dilated). The cervical canal and uterine lining are then scraped with a spoon-shaped tool called a curette. A pathologist looks at the tissue for cancer cells.
#6 Diagnosis and Management of Endometrial Cancer | AAFP
https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2016/0315/p468.html
Hysteroscopy is commonly used to evaluate abnormal uterine bleeding and offers direct visualization of the endometrial cavity. Hysteroscopy can be performed in conjunction with a focal biopsy or curettage. A systematic review found that hysteroscopy had a sensitivity of 99.2% and specificity of 86.4% in the diagnosis of endometrial cancer.
#7 Endometrial cancer – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/endometrial-cancer/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352466
If endometrial cancer is found, you’ll likely be referred to a doctor who specializes in treating cancers involving the reproductive system, called a gynecologic oncologist. […] Tests used to determine your cancer’s stage may include a chest X-ray, a CT scan, blood tests and positron emission tomography, also called a PET scan. Your cancer’s stage may not be known until after you have surgery to treat your cancer. […] The stages of endometrial cancer are indicated using numbers ranging from 1 to 4. The lowest stage means that the cancer hasn’t grown beyond the uterus. By stage 4, the cancer has grown to involve nearby organs, such as the bladder, or has spread to distant areas of the body.
#8 Endometrial Cancer: Tests After Diagnosis | Saint Luke’s Health System
https://www.saintlukeskc.org/health-library/endometrial-cancer-tests-after-diagnosis
After a diagnosis of endometrial cancer, you may need more tests. These tests help your health care providers learn more about the cancer. The tests can help show if it has grown into nearby tissue or spread to other parts of your body. The test results help your providers work with you to decide the best ways to treat the cancer. […] Some of the tests that may be used after diagnosis include: CT scan, MRI, PET scan, Chest X-ray, Blood tests. […] This test helps your provider see if cancer has spread to other parts of your body. A CT scan uses a series of X-rays and a computer to create detailed 3-D images of the inside of your body. […] This test uses magnets, radio waves, and a computer to make detailed images of the uterus and other tissues in your pelvis and belly (abdomen). An MRI is used to see if cancer has grown into or through the wall of your uterus and can help check for spreading to lymph nodes and other parts of your body.
#9
https://www.facingourrisk.org/info/risk-management-and-treatment/cancer-treatment/by-cancer-type/endometrial/biomarkers-targeted-immunotherapies
Experts recommend testing all endometrial cancers for biomarkers known as microsatellite instability” and, or „mismatch repair deficiency” (dMMR or MMR-D). These biomarkers measure how well the tumor can repair certain types of DNA damage. The results have similar meaning. […] Examples of additional biomarker tests used in endometrial cancer include: […] About 10 percent of endometrial cancers are caused by an inherited mutation. Some genetic test results can help guide treatment decisions. […] People with Lynch syndrome are more likely to have MSI-H or dMMR cancers, which are more likely to respond to immunotherapies. […] People with advanced cancer and certain inherited mutations may qualify for a new targeted therapies such as PARP inhibitors, or other agents being tested in clinical trials.
#10 Revolutionizing Endometrial Cancer Diagnostics – Insights
https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/2023/12/20/revolutionizing-endometrial-cancer-diagnostics/
Revolutionizing Endometrial Cancer Diagnostics […] As advancements in endometrial cancer diagnostics emerge, consultants from Mayo Clinic’s Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (DLMP) lead the industry in recent discoveries. […] „The Cancer Genome Atlas project played a pivotal role in studying endometrial cancer through molecular profiling, allowing us to move beyond traditional histology,” explained Dr. Gupta. „Incorporating molecular signatures, such as DNA mutations, has revolutionized the way we classify endometrial cancer and predict patient outcomes.” […] The integration of these innovations into pathology reports became a cornerstone in diagnosing endometrial tumors. […] „Molecular signatures are becoming integral to pathology reports, offering a more detailed view of the tumor,” said Dr. Gupta. „This holistic approach ensures a comprehensive understanding of tumors, marking a significant leap in patient care.”
#11 Endometrial Cancer Diagnosis and Endometrial Cancer Test – HealthyWomen
https://www.healthywomen.org/condition/endometrial-cancer-testing-and-diagnosis
A big misconception is that if you’ve had a normal Pap test, you have somehow been tested for endometrial or uterine cancer. […] If your HCP thinks your cancer is advanced, they will need to do more tests to see if it has spread to other parts of your body. […] Endometrial cancer is very treatable when its caught early. The 5-year relative survival rate is 95% when the cancer is localized, meaning it hasnt spread outside the uterus.