Open AccessEndometrial Cancer: When Upfront Surgery Is Not an Option
Author(s) -
Amelia Barcellini,
Marianna Roccio,
Concetta Laliscia,
F. Zanellini,
Diana Pettinato,
Francesca Valvo,
A. Mirandola,
Ester Orlandi,
Angiolo Gadducci
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.987
H-Index - 98
eISSN - 1423-0232
pISSN - 0030-2414
DOI - 10.1159/000510690
Subject(s) - endometrial cancer , medicine , comorbidity , general surgery , cancer , population , intensive care medicine , environmental health
Background and Summary: The management of endometrial cancer, in an ever-older population with considerable comorbidity, remains a challenge for gynecological and radiation oncologists. Key Message: The present paper reviews literature data on treatment options for endometrial cancer patients unfit for surgery.