Stages of endometrial cancer
If you have endometrial cancer, you might be told it’s at a certain stage. This describes whether or not the cancer has spread to other parts of your body, and how far. Knowing the stage of the cancer helps you and your doctors to decide on the best treatment for you.
- Stage 1: the cancer is only in the womb, or uterus
- Stage 2: the cancer has spread to the cervix, which is between your womb and your vagina
- Stage 3: the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes and close organs
- Stage 4: the cancer has spread to other parts of the body such as the bladder or further – this is also known as metastatic cancer.
With all stages of endometrial cancer, there is plenty of treatment and support that can help you, including traditional medicine and practices like ceremony and being on Country.