Episode 40: Endometrial Cancer Part 2

This week on The Uterine Sound, we're diving deep into the world of endometrial cancer. Meet Pamela, a 64-year-old with post-menopausal bleeding and a concerning endometrial thickness of 15mm. After a hysteroscopy and curettage, Pamela’s results reveal endometrioid adenocarcinoma.

Join us as we walk through Pamela's journey, from delivering the diagnosis and outlining the next steps to discussing staging and management strategies. We'll cover:

• Breaking the News: How to approach delivering a cancer diagnosis with compassion and clarity.

• Staging & Investigations: What tests are crucial before referring to the Gynecology Oncology team.

• Surgical Options: The preferred surgical approach for endometrial cancer and the evolving role of lymph node evaluation.

• Adjuvant Therapy: Decisions on whether Pamela needs additional treatment based on her cancer’s risk classification.

• Follow-Up & Recurrence: Strategies for monitoring and managing potential recurrences, including when to consider advanced treatments.

Tune in to explore the complexities of managing endometrial cancer and gain insights into how treatment plans are tailored to individual cases.