Overview

Stage 3 Endometrial Cancer is cancer that began in the tissue lining of the uterus and has spread beyond the uterus and cervix, but has not spread beyond the pelvis.

Understanding your Stage 3 Endometrial Cancer diagnosis will help you partner with your doctors to make the best treatment choice for you. Tap “Listen Now” for an easy-to-understand overview of Stage 3 Endometrial Cancer.

  • Stage 3A Endometrial Cancer
  • Stage 3B Endometrial Cancer
  • Stage 3C Endometrial Cancer

Overview

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A Stage 3A Endometrial Cancer diagnosis means that the cancer has spread to the outer layer of your uterus called the Serosa and/or it has spread to your ovaries as shown here on the top left. It also may have spread to nearby ligaments.

 

What Tests Will I Need and Why?

Blood and Imaging tests are done to understand your general health, confirm your diagnosis and determine your cancer stage.

 

Tissue analysis is also typically done through a biopsy to identify the cancer cell type, which is critical to finding the best treatment option for you.

 

If your treatment team has not already performed tests to determine your cancer’s features, please ask your doctor when these tests will be performed.

 

Re-read this summary as needed and then tap, “Compare My Treatment Options Now“. Our unique Comparison Page will help you understand your FDA-approved treatment options including, who can help you pay for your treatment, where and how each is given and what side-effects you may experience.

 

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Overview

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Stage 3B Endometrial Cancer means that the cancer has spread into your vagina or the tissue that surrounds your uterus called the Parametrium, the connective tissue and fat that surround your uterus and cervix.

 

What Tests Will I Need and Why?

Blood and Imaging tests are done to understand your general health, confirm your diagnosis and determine your cancer stage.

 

Tissue analysis is also typically done through a biopsy to identify the cancer cell type, which is critical to finding the best treatment option for you.

 

If your treatment team has not already performed tests to determine your cancer’s features, please ask your doctor when these tests will be performed.

 

Re-read this summary as needed and then tap, “Compare My Treatment Options Now“. Our unique Comparison Page will help you understand your FDA-approved treatment options including, who can help you pay for your treatment, where and how each is given and what side-effects you may experience.

 

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Cancer Research U.K. CC BY-SA 4

Overview

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Stage 3C Endometrial Cancer means that the cancer has spread from your uterus to nearby lymph nodes in your pelvis as shown here in green.  In some cases, the cancer has spread to lymph nodes around your aorta which is the largest artery in your body responsible for carrying blood away from your heart.

 

What Tests Will I Need and Why?

Blood and Imaging tests are done to understand your general health, confirm your diagnosis and determine your cancer stage.

 

Tissue analysis is also typically done through a biopsy to identify the cancer cell type, which is critical to finding the best treatment option for you.

 

If your treatment team has not already performed tests to determine your cancer’s features, please ask your doctor when these tests will be performed.

 

Re-read this summary as needed and then tap, “Compare My Treatment Options Now“. Our unique Comparison Page will help you understand your FDA-approved treatment options including, who can help you pay for your treatment, where and how each is given and what side-effects you may experience.

 

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Cancer Research U.K. CC BY-SA 4

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