[Follow-up of endometrial cancer]

Bull Cancer. 2014 Jul-Aug;101(7-8):741-7. doi: 10.1684/bdc.2014.1947.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Available data on appropriate follow-up in endometrial cancer highlight the need of well-conducted studies. Most recurrences tend to occur within three years and involve symptoms. Routine tests are not advocated without symptoms. In case of suspicious recurrence, TEP/CT seems to be the most sensitive and specific method. There is limited evidence to decide whether follow-up schedules with multiple visits result in survival benefits. An appropriate follow-up should be discussed based upon the risk of recurrence. Counselling on the potential symptoms of recurrence should be a major aim.

Keywords: cancer; endometrial; follow-up; recurrence; uterus.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • CA-125 Antigen / analysis
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / mortality
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / therapy
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / diagnosis*
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / mortality
  • Neoplasms, Second Primary / diagnosis
  • Population Surveillance / methods*
  • Positron-Emission Tomography
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Prognosis
  • Symptom Assessment
  • Vaginal Smears

Substances

  • CA-125 Antigen