Endometrial Cancer: When Upfront Surgery Is Not an Option
Amelia Barcellini, Marianna Roccio, Concetta Laliscia, Francesca Zanellini, Diana Pettinato, Francesca Valvo, Alfredo Mirandola, Ester Orlandi, Angiolo Gadducci
Abstract
Background and Summary: The management of endometrial cancer, in an ever-older population with considerable comorbidity, remains a challenge for gynecological and radiation oncologists. Key Message: The present paper reviews literature data on treatment options for endometrial cancer patients unfit for surgery.
Topics & Concepts
Endometrial cancerMedicineComorbidityGeneral surgeryCancerPopulationRadiation therapySurgeryIntensive care medicineInternal medicineEnvironmental healthEndometrial and Cervical Cancer TreatmentsOvarian cancer diagnosis and treatmentUterine Myomas and Treatments