Endometrial Cancer is one form of uterine cancer (cancer of the womb). In endometrial cancer a tumour forms from the endometrium (lining of the womb). Most endometrial cancers are carcinomas. The usual treatment for endometrial cancer is a hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus). Further treatment depends on the stage and grade of the cancer.

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