What are the key statistics about Endometrial cancer?
In the United States, cancer of the endometrium is the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs. The American Cancer Society estimates that 37,400 new cases of Endometrial cancer are diagnosed in the United States each year. It is estimated that about 6,400 women in the United States will die from Endometrial cancer each year. The 5 year relative survival rate is 84% when all cases of Endometrial cancer are considered together. However, the prognosis (outlook for survival) for any individual patient depends on the stage of her cancer as well as several other factors.
