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WHAT IS
ENDOMETRIAL CANCER (EC)?
Found in the lining of the uterus—also known as the endometrium—EC accounts for 90% of uterine cancer diagnoses. Uterine cancer is the 4th most frequently diagnosed cancer for women in the U.S. In 2023, it’s estimated that there will be 66,200 new cases of uterine cancer, and it will result in 13,030 deaths.
Diagnoses and deaths from this type of cancer are on the rise across ethnicities— with greater increases in diagnosis rates seen across Native American/Alaska Native, Black, Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic communities.
EC occurs most commonly among women who have gone through menopause, but it can also occur much earlier. In fact, diagnoses are on the rise among younger women between the ages of 20 to 49, when fertility may be an important concern.
SUPPORT & RESOURCES FOR EC
If you are diagnosed with EC, it’s normal to have a lot of questions, and you may be unsure of what to do next.
Keep reading to learn more about what to do after receiving a diagnosis, who is on the EC care team, and different treatments for EC. Visit the SpotHerForEC® site for more information.
Download the Spot Her Guide
with tips on how to use direct language
WENORA’S STORY
Watch Wenora’s story and learn more about the importance of genetic testing and spotting the signs of endometrial cancer.
JURLINE’S STORY
Watch Jurline’s story and learn how she spotted the symptoms and went on to receive a diagnosis of stage IV endometrial cancer.
