Uterine cancer is cancer that occurs in the uterus, most often following menopause. Obesity and estrogen hormone replacement therapy have also been shown to increase uterine cancer risk. For general information about uterine cancer, check out the booklet "What you Need to Know About Cancer of the Uterus," from the National Cancer Institute.  
 

Endometrial cancer starts in the inner lining (endometrium) of the uterus, and is the most common type of uterine cancer. Find more information about endometrial cancer through the following sources: