Is endometrial cancer a malignant tumor?

Is endometrial cancer a malignant tumor? With the development of society and the improvement of economic conditions, the incidence of endometrial cancer has also increased year by year. It is currently second only to cervical cancer and ranks second among female reproductive system tumors, causing serious harm to the health of patients. So, is endometrial cancer a malignant tumor?

Endometrial cancer is a group of epithelial malignancies that occur in the endometrium and are common in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. There are nearly 200,000 new cases each year, and it is the third most common gynecological malignancy leading to death, second only to ovarian cancer and cervical cancer, causing a huge impact.

Surgery is the main treatment for endometrial cancer. For early-stage patients, the purpose of surgery is surgical-pathological staging, accurately determining the extent of the disease and its prognostic relevance, removing the diseased uterus and possible metastatic lesions, and determining the choice of postoperative adjuvant therapy. The surgical procedures generally include peritoneal lavage fluid examination, extrafascial total hysterectomy, bilateral ovarian and fallopian tube resection, pelvic lymph node dissection +/- para-aortic lymph node resection.

Radiotherapy is one of the effective methods for treating endometrial cancer. Radiotherapy alone is only suitable for the elderly and frail, those with severe medical complications who cannot tolerate surgery or are contraindicated for surgery, and those who are not suitable for surgery at stage III or above, including intracavitary and external irradiation. Preoperative radiotherapy is rarely used, but for patients with heavy vaginal bleeding, poor general condition, multiple complications, and those who cannot tolerate surgery in the short term, radiotherapy can be used first to stop bleeding and control disease progression.

Because the cause of endometrial cancer is still unclear and it is currently impossible to prevent its occurrence, the focus should be on early detection and early treatment. For postmenopausal bleeding and menopausal menstrual disorders, the possibility of endometrial cancer should be excluded. For young women whose menstrual disorders are not effectively treated, B-ultrasound examinations and endometrial examinations should also be performed in a timely manner.