• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
Choose which site to search.
UAMS Health Logo UAMS Health
  • UAMS.edu
  • MyChart
  • Giving
  • Emergency Room
  • COVID-19
  • Types of Care
  • Locations
  • Doctors
  • Patients & Guests
  • Referring Physicians
  • Appointments
  1. UAMS Health
  2. Conditions
  3. Uterine/Endometrial Cancer

Condition: Uterine/Endometrial Cancer

Also called: Uterus Cancer; Endometrial Cancer

Endometrial cancer is a cancer of the endometrium (the lining of the womb). It is very common in the United States. Five years ago, there were about 50 thousand cases of endometrial cancer a year. It is projected that in another five years, there will be about 60 thousand cases per year in this country. That’s because the primary risk factor for endometrial cancer is obesity.

Symptoms of Endometrial Cancer

Endometrial cancer is a disease that often presents early because women have symptoms early. Post-menopausal bleeding, for example, can a symptom of endometrial cancer. Any degree of post-menopausal bleeding is abnormal and should warrant investigation. If a woman has gone through menopause and two years later she has a little bit of spotting, she needs to see her healthcare provider. Even if it doesn’t come back, she needs to see someone because it can be that subtle. Fortunately for the majority of women, it is going to be early-stage at the time of diagnosis. Most women are cured with surgery. Not all, but most women with typical endometrial cancer can be cured at the time of surgery.

What do I Need to Know About Endometrial Cancer? Ask an Oncologist.

Uterine Sarcoma

Uterine sarcoma is an uncommon form of uterine cancer that forms in the muscle and tissue that support the uterus.

Obesity, certain inherited conditions, and taking estrogen alone (without progesterone) can increase the risk of endometrial cancer. Radiation therapy to the pelvis can increase the risk of uterine sarcoma. Taking tamoxifen for breast cancer can increase the risk of both endometrial cancer and uterine sarcoma.  Learn more from the National Cancer Institute.

Contents

  • Resources
  • Clinical Trials
  • Treatments & Procedures
  • Providers
  • Locations
  • Areas of Expertise
  • Make an Appointment

Resources Related to Uterine/Endometrial Cancer

Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Prevention (Article)

Ovarian, fallopian tube, and primary peritoneal cancer prevention includes reducing known risk factors and increasing protective factors.

Read the Article

Endometrial Cancer Screening (Article)

Endometrial cancer screening is currently not recommended because no standard or routine screening test has been shown to be effective.

Read the Article

Endometrial Cancer Prevention (Article)

Endometrial cancer prevention strategies include avoiding risk factors when possible and increasing protective factors that may help prevent cancer.

Read the Article

Endometrial Cancer Treatment (Article)

Endometrial cancer treatment often only requires surgery, but sometimes radiation, chemotherapy, and hormonal therapy may be needed.

Read the Article

Want to find more resources related to Uterine/Endometrial Cancer?

View the Full List

Clinical Trials

Search our clinical trials for those related to Uterine/Endometrial Cancer.

Treatments and Procedures Related to Uterine/Endometrial Cancer

UAMS providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Cancer Surgery
  • Chemotherapy
  • Hormone Therapy
  • Immunotherapy
  • Quality of Life Management
  • Radiation Therapy

Providers Treating Uterine/Endometrial Cancer

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe all treatments or procedures related to Uterine/Endometrial Cancer. Review each provider for availability.

Filter the Providers


Michael J. Birrer, M.D., Ph.D.

Michael J. Birrer, M.D., Ph.D. Medical Oncologist

View Profile
Alexander F. Burnett, M.D.

Alexander F. Burnett, M.D. Gynecologic Oncologist

View Profile
Tina D. Butler, CNP

Tina D. Butler, CNP Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

View Profile
Richard L. Crownover, M.D., Ph.D.

Richard L. Crownover, M.D., Ph.D. Radiation Oncologist

View Profile
Leslie M. Harrell, D.O.

Leslie M. Harrell, D.O. Radiation Oncologist

View Profile
Gary D. Lewis, M.D.

Gary D. Lewis, M.D. Radiation Oncologist

View Profile
Susan E. Miller, CNP

Susan E. Miller, CNP Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

View Profile
Santanu Samanta, M.D.

Santanu Samanta, M.D. Radiation Oncologist

View Profile
John E. Savage, M.D.

John E. Savage, M.D. Gynecologic Oncologist

View Profile
Kimberly A. Spickes, CNP

Kimberly A. Spickes, CNP Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

View Profile
Alexandrea F. Wadley, CGC

Alexandrea F. Wadley, CGC Genetic Counselor

View Profile
Heather R. Williams, M.D.

Heather R. Williams, M.D. Gynecologic Oncologist

View Profile

Locations Where Providers Treat Uterine/Endometrial Cancer

Note that the treatment of Uterine/Endometrial Cancer may not be performed at every location listed below. The list may include locations where the treatment plan is developed during and after a patient visit.

Filter the Locations


Breast Cancer Survivorship Clinic

Women’s Cancer Clinic — Breast Cancer Survivorship Clinic (Part of Women's Cancer Clinic — Breast)

449 Jack Stephens Drive
Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-686-8520
New and Returning Patients
View Location Get Directions
Gynecology Cancer

Women’s Cancer Clinic — Gynecology

449 Jack Stephens Drive
Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-296-1200
New Patients
501-686-8522
Returning Patients
View Location Get Directions

Areas of Expertise for Uterine/Endometrial Cancer

Image of male doctor giving intravenous drip chemotherapy treatment to a female cancer patient.

Cancer Care

The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is Arkansas’ most comprehensive cancer treatment and research facility.

View Area of Expertise
Gynecology Cancer

Gynecologic Cancer Care (Part of Cancer Care)

Our doctors provide compassionate support and comprehensive treatment options for all types of gynecologic cancers.

View Area of Expertise

Gynecology (Part of Women's Health)

At UAMS Health, our gynecologists are highly trained to provide the best in medical treatment for every stage of a woman's life.

View Area of Expertise
Image of a pregnant woman lying down on a hospital bed and talking to a doctor.

Women’s Health

UAMS Health is dedicated to continuing to improve women’s health services throughout the state, and we have all the services you need to …

View Area of Expertise

Make an Appointment

Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

UAMS Health LogoUAMS HealthUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Mailing Address: 4301 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: (501) 686-7000
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Disclaimer
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy

© 2023 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Please share your location to continue