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Endometrial Cancer: Types, Symptoms, and Treatment by Kirsten NV is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Endometrial cancer arises from the uterine lining and is the most common gynecologic cancer in the US. There are two subtypes - a well-differentiated low-risk subtype associated with increased estrogen exposure, and a high-risk poorly differentiated subtype without clear risk factors that metastasizes early. Diagnosis involves endometrial biopsy or dilation and curettage after abnormal bleeding or findings on exam. Treatment depends on surgical staging and may include hysterectomy, radiation, and chemothera

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Kirsten NV

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