Role of Screening Modalities in Endometrial Cancer Detection

Abstract

Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecological cancer seen in the developed world and is currently on a rise in the developing world as well. The increase in its prevalence is attributable to the rise in the use of exogenous hormones, reproductive factors, and older menopausal age along with obesity. It has an early clinical presentation when the survival rate is good. So, improving the early detection rate can thereby improve the overall survival. In this chapter, we will go through the various screening modalities and more importantly discuss their role in improving the survival rate for this cancer. Also, brief mention is made in the end of the novel techniques that can be used in the near future for screening of the endometrial cancer.