Great question! Endometrial cancer typically spreads to the pelvic lymph nodes first. However, in some cases it can spread to nearby reproductive organs before or alongside lymph node involvement.
These nearby areas include:
- Ovaries – located right next to the uterus
- Fallopian tubes – which connect the ovaries to the Show Full Answer
Great question! Endometrial cancer typically spreads to the pelvic lymph nodes first. However, in some cases it can spread to nearby reproductive organs before or alongside lymph node involvement.
These nearby areas include:
- Ovaries – located right next to the uterus
- Fallopian tubes – which connect the ovaries to the uterus
- Cervix – the lower part of the uterus
This type of spread to nearby organs is generally associated with stage 2 and stage 3 endometrial cancer. Once the cancer reaches the lymph nodes, it can then travel further to more distant parts of the body, such as the lungs, liver, bones, or brain. It's always important to discuss any new symptoms with your oncologist so they can run the right tests and catch any spread early.
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