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Review
. 2021;99(2):65-71.
doi: 10.1159/000510690. Epub 2020 Oct 8.

Endometrial Cancer: When Upfront Surgery Is Not an Option

Amelia Barcellini  1 , Marianna Roccio  2 , Concetta Laliscia  3 , Francesca Zanellini  2 , Diana Pettinato  2 , Francesca Valvo  4 , Alfredo Mirandola  4 , Ester Orlandi  4 , Angiolo Gadducci  5
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Endometrial Cancer: When Upfront Surgery Is Not an Option

Amelia Barcellini et al. Oncology. 2021.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Brachytherapy; Chemotherapy; Endometrial cancer; Hadrontherapy; Hormonotherapy; Medically unfit.

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