Uterine cancer typically involved the endometrium or inner lining of the uterus.
Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic malignancy.
Uterine cancer has the potential to spread to other areas of the body either by spreading or by cells breaking away from the original location. This is known as metastasis. Uterine cancer may spread to nearby organs such as the bladder or colon, or cells may break away and travel to the lungs, liver, or bones. It is estimated that 37,400 women developed uterine cancer in the United States in 1999. Fortunately, most cases are diagnosed at an early stage, when surgery alone may be adequate for cure.