About Endometrial Cancer - Dr. Jamie Bakkum-Gamez, Mayo Clinic

The American Cancer Society estimates that over 50,000 new cases of endometrial cancer will be diagnosed annually. Dr. Jamie Bakkum-Gamez, gynecologic oncologist and surgeon, shares more about this disease and new treatment options. To learn more, visit https://mayocl.in/2IolmCL

Though the malignancy is more common in white women, blacks are usually diagnosed at a later stage and are more likely to die from the disease. In most cases, women discover they have endometrial cancer only after abnormal vaginal bleeding prompts a visit to the doctor.