Do any different kinds of endometrial cancer exist?
Yes. According to the ACS, more than 90 percent of all endometrial cancers develop from a layer of glandular cells called the endometrial epithelium. Cancers of these cells are called adenocarcinomas. Sometimes these glandular cells are accompanied by squamous cells, a type of cell found on the skin and the surface of the cervix. Several subtypes of adenocarcinomas can be defined based on whether or not these squamous cells are cancerous. Other, less common types of endometrial cancer include clear cell and papillary serous adenocarcinomas. These are different from most endometrial cancers because they tend to develop and spread more rapidly. Does the presence of uterine fibroids signify cancer?
