Endometrial cancer staging

Endometrial cancer can be divided into stages I, II, III, IV, etc.

Stage I tumor is

confined to the uterine body. The depth of tumor invasion is less than or equal to 1/2 the thickness of the myometrium.

Stage

II tumor invades the cervical stroma, but there is no extrauterine spread.

Stage III

tumor spreads locally and/or regionally, involving the serosa and/or appendages.

Stage IV

tumor invades the bladder and/or rectal mucosa, and/or distant metastasis.

Staging of endometrial cancer is very important for the choice of treatment and prognosis. Accurate staging helps doctors determine the most suitable treatment strategy for patients, such as the scope of surgery, whether adjuvant radiotherapy or chemotherapy is needed. Prognosis varies according to stage. Generally speaking, the earlier the stage, the better the prognosis. In clinical practice, the staging of endometrial cancer is determined by gynecological examination, imaging examination (such as ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, etc.), pathological examination, etc. to ensure the accuracy of diagnosis and the effectiveness of treatment. Meanwhile, patients should actively cooperate with doctors for treatment and follow-up to improve survival rate and quality of life.