Management of endometrial cancer

AimTo review broadly the diagnosis and treatment of endometrial cancer, concentrating on the evidence base.MethodsThe peer reviewed literature has been cited selectively to support the principal themes of the review.ResultsA rising incidence of endometrial cancer will continue to present challenges to improve survival particularly for high-risk and advanced disease. Lymphadenectomy and adjuvant radiotherapy are and will be used more rationally as evidence for their effectiveness accumulates.ConclusionsThe area of greatest need in endometrial cancer is now to improve outcomes for women with advanced/recurrent disease.