Uterine Cancer Prognosis

A prognosis is a medical opinion as to the likely course of a disease. In cases of uterine cancer, the prognosis may be affected by such factors as the stage of the cancer, how the cancer cells appear under a microscope, and whether the cancer cells are affected by progesterone. The doctor may speak of a favorable prognosis if the cancer is likely to respond well to treatment. The uterine cancer prognosis may be unfavorable if the cancer is likely to be difficult to control. It is important to remember that a prognosis is only a prediction; doctors cannot be absolutely certain about the outcome for a particular patient.

Uterine Cancer Prognosis: An Overview

Women who have
 uterine cancer are naturally concerned about what the future holds. Understanding uterine cancer and what to expect can help patients and their loved ones:
 

 

Many women with uterine cancer want to know their prognosis. They may ask their doctor about their prognosis or search for uterine cancer statistics on their own.

 

Most cases of uterine cancer occur in the lining (endometrium) of the uterus. This article uses the term "uterine cancer" to refer to this type of cancer, also known as endometrial cancer. This article does not discuss a rare type of uterine cancer that can occur in the muscles or other tissues that support the uterus. Click Uterine Sarcoma for more information on this topic.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
 
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