Stage 4A Endometrial Cancer diagnosis means that the cancer, shown here at the bottom of the image in blue, has spread into your bladder and/or into your bowel wall.

What Tests Will I Need and Why?

Blood and Imaging tests are done to understand your general health, confirm your diagnosis and determine your cancer stage.

Tissue analysis is also typically done to identify certain biomarkers, which is critical to finding the best treatment option for you. In Endometrial Cancer, there are 2 common biomarkers that can be found: Microsatellite Instability High (MSI-H) and HER2. 30% of Endometrial Cancers have MSI-H.

If your treatment team has not already performed tests to determine your cancer’s features, please ask your doctor when these tests will be performed.

Re-read this summary as needed and then tap, “Compare My Treatment Options Now“. Our unique Comparison Page will help you understand your FDA-approved treatment options including, who can help you pay for your treatment, where and how each is given and what side-effects you may experience.

Stage 4B Endometrial Cancer diagnosis means that the primary cancer has spread to your lymph nodes outside of your pelvis and abdomen, or to other organs in your body such as your liver, lungs or bones.

What Tests Will I Need and Why?

Blood and Imaging tests are done to understand your general health, confirm your diagnosis and determine your cancer stage.

Tissue analysis is also typically done to identify certain biomarkers, which is critical to finding the best treatment option for you. In Endometrial Cancer, there are 2 common biomarkers that can be found: Microsatellite Instability High (MSI-H) and HER2. 30% of Endometrial Cancers have MSI-H.

If your treatment team has not already performed tests to determine your cancer’s features, please ask your doctor when these tests will be performed.

Re-read this summary as needed and then tap, “Compare My Treatment Options Now“. Our unique Comparison Page will help you understand your FDA-approved treatment options including, who can help you pay for your treatment, where and how each is given and what side-effects you may experience.