7. Type I – Type II – Serous,
Endometrioid cell Clear cell and other
type cell types
◦ Often occurs in the ◦ Often occurs in the
presence of presence of a thin
hyperplasia endometrium
◦ Related to hormones ◦ Not related to
◦ Excellent overall hormones
prognosis ◦ More likely to spread
8. Endometrial stromal An endometrial adenocarcinoma
sarcoma. invading the uterine muscle.
19. Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
The uterus and cervix are removed through an
abdominal incision
Radical Hysterectomy
In addition to the uterus and cervix, the tissue next to
the cervix and upper vagina is removed as well
Laparoscopic-Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
The uterus and cervix are taken out through the vagina
with the assistance of a laparoscope, a thin camera
placed through the abdominal wall via a small incision
20. Radiation therapy uses a high-energy source
to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing
External beam pelvic radiation
Administered on an outpatient basis for a few
minutes each day for 5-6 weeks
Internal radiation therapy (Brachytherapy)
Small amount of radioactive material placed for a
short period of time in the vagina
21. Side effects occur more frequently with external beam
pelvic radiation, and include short and long term effects
Short term side effects may occur during treatment:
◦ Dry reddened skin in the treatment area
◦ Fatigue
◦ Diarrhea
◦ Loss of appetite
Long term side effects can occur in the years following
radiation treatment:
◦ Discomfort or bleeding with urination or bowel movements
◦ Bowel obstruction
◦ Narrowing of the vagina
22. Chemotherapy is given intravenously
(injected into a vein) and provides whole-
body treatment
Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill
cancer cells
The same drugs can also kill normal cells and
cause side effects:
◦ Nausea
◦ Hair loss
◦ Fatigue
◦ Increased risk of bleeding and infection
23. Restoring wellness is a gradual process
Some women find strength from:
◦ Friends and family
◦ Support groups
◦ Spiritual work
◦ Counseling
◦ Exercise
The challenges and the journey are different
for each woman with endometrial cancer