This practical reference book provides up-to-date evidence-based multidisciplinary guidelines
on the epidemiology biology diagnosis and treatment of endometrial cancer. Individual
chapters focus on topics such as hormonal interactions cancer prevention genetic
classification and its clinical applications. Recent advances in diagnostic methods are
described. The treatment-oriented chapters include coverage of the roles of lymphadenectomy and
sentinel node dissection surgical complications radiation techniques and chemotherapy in
early-stage disease. Treatment options in advanced disease including hormonal therapy and
targeted therapy are considered separately as is the management of rare tumor types. The
authors are international key opinion leaders. Summaries of the ESMO ESGO ESTRO guidelines on
management are included. Each clinical chapter ends with a summary of recommendations with the
level of evidence.
