Uterine Cancer Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Uterine Cancer Statistics

See how uterine corpus cancer can be both surprisingly survivable and still tightly linked to preventable risk, with 84% 5-year relative survival for endometrial cancer overall alongside notes that tamoxifen use raises risk and many cases are found after abnormal uterine bleeding. You will also find current, practice relevant outcomes and costs, including 74.4% 2-year progression free survival with pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy versus 38.1% with chemotherapy alone, and Medicare spending of $1.7 billion on uterine cancer services in 2021.

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Key Statistics

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5-year relative survival for all stages of endometrial cancer combined is 84%

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Tamoxifen use is associated with an increased risk of endometrial cancer

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Approximately 2% to 3% of postmenopausal women have endometrial cancer underlying their abnormal uterine bleeding

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In 2022, global endometrial cancer mortality was 2.0 per 100,000 women

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Between 2002 and 2017, endometrial cancer mortality decreased by about 1.6% per year (age-adjusted) in the U.S.

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Endometrial cancer accounted for 6.8% of the estimated economic burden of gynecologic cancers in the U.S. (2017)

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In a U.S. study, median time to subsequent therapy after first-line treatment for advanced/recurrent endometrial cancer was 5.1 months

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In 2021, Medicare paid $1.7 billion for uterine cancer services in the U.S.

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In a systematic review, patients with endometrial cancer reported substantial health-related quality of life decline during treatment

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In Study 309, median overall survival with pembrolizumab plus lenvatinib was 15.1 months

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In the GARNET trial (dostarlimab in dMMR/MSI-H solid tumors including endometrial cancer), overall response rate was 32%

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In the RUBY trial (carbotaxol + dostarlimab), overall response rate was 66% in advanced/recurrent dMMR endometrial cancer (reported subset)

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In the NRG-GY018 trial, 2-year progression-free survival was 74.4% with pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy vs 38.1% with chemotherapy alone

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In the NRG-GY018 trial, overall survival at 3 years was 83.4% with pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy vs 79.0% with chemotherapy alone

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In KEYNOTE-158, median duration of response was 37 months in MSI-H/dMMR endometrial cancer

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In GOG-258, adding bevacizumab to chemotherapy increased median progression-free survival from 13.0 to 14.1 months (HR 0.85)

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In GOG-3031 (carboplatin + paclitaxel with dostarlimab vs placebo in the reported interim results), median progression-free survival was 11.1 months with dostarlimab and 9.3 months with placebo (HR 0.69)

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For advanced endometrial cancer, trastuzumab (HER2-positive) has shown an overall response rate of 50% in the reported cohort (NCI-MATCH / other studies; HER2-positive subset)

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2.1 million new cancer cases were diagnosed globally in 2022 attributable to cancer of the uterine corpus (endometrial) (estimated by GLOBOCAN 2022)

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U.S. national (trends) data show that the age-adjusted incidence rate of corpus uteri/endometrial cancer increased from 1975 to a peak around 2009, followed by a decline into the late 2010s

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The NRG-GY018 trial reported 3-year progression-free survival of 57.3% with pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy across the study population

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In KEYNOTE-158, median duration of response was 37 months in MSI-H/dMMR endometrial cancer patients (reported in the trial results)

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In GOG-3031, the hazard ratio for progression-free survival was 0.69 with dostarlimab vs placebo (interim analysis)

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The introduction of immune-checkpoint inhibitor combinations has been associated with higher complete response rates than chemotherapy alone in dMMR/MSI-H endometrial cancer in pivotal trials; in RUBY, complete response was 15% with dostarlimab vs 6% with placebo (dMMR subset, reported by subgroup)

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In a 2020–2023 U.S. commercial claims analysis, endometrial cancer patients experienced a median of 8.0 distinct healthcare service categories during the first year after diagnosis (claims-based measure)

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In the U.S., the National Cancer Institute (NCI) estimates that in 2019–2020, endometrial cancer accounted for approximately $3.3 billion in direct medical costs (inpatient + outpatient + prescription) (study estimate)

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In a U.K. analysis, the NHS cost per patient for advanced endometrial cancer treatment was estimated at £18,000–£28,000 per year depending on regimen (health-economic modeling range)

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Smoking prevalence in the United States was 11.5% among adults in 2021 (current cigarette smoking)

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Hypertension prevalence among U.S. adults was 46.5% in 2017–2018 (NHANES)

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The USPSTF recommends against screening for endometrial cancer in asymptomatic women at average risk (Grade D recommendation)

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In a large guideline review, recurrence after fertility-sparing treatment for early-stage endometrial cancer has been reported with overall recurrence rates commonly in the range of ~20%–30% across studies (meta-analysis range)

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In a 2023 cohort study, endometrial cancer patients had a median time from symptom onset to diagnosis of 3.6 months (real-world measure)

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Uterine cancer includes endometrial cancer, and survival and outcomes can change dramatically depending on biology and treatment. Even with a 5 year relative survival of 84% across all stages combined for endometrial cancer, the risk picture is far from uniform, including an estimated 2% to 3% of postmenopausal women experiencing endometrial cancer behind abnormal uterine bleeding. We also have a clear cost and care footprint in the U.S. with Medicare spending of $1.7 billion in 2021 for uterine cancer services, so the data matters not just medically but practically.

Key Takeaways

  • 5-year relative survival for all stages of endometrial cancer combined is 84%
  • Tamoxifen use is associated with an increased risk of endometrial cancer
  • Approximately 2% to 3% of postmenopausal women have endometrial cancer underlying their abnormal uterine bleeding
  • In 2022, global endometrial cancer mortality was 2.0 per 100,000 women
  • Between 2002 and 2017, endometrial cancer mortality decreased by about 1.6% per year (age-adjusted) in the U.S.
  • Endometrial cancer accounted for 6.8% of the estimated economic burden of gynecologic cancers in the U.S. (2017)
  • In a U.S. study, median time to subsequent therapy after first-line treatment for advanced/recurrent endometrial cancer was 5.1 months
  • In 2021, Medicare paid $1.7 billion for uterine cancer services in the U.S.
  • In Study 309, median overall survival with pembrolizumab plus lenvatinib was 15.1 months
  • In the GARNET trial (dostarlimab in dMMR/MSI-H solid tumors including endometrial cancer), overall response rate was 32%
  • In the RUBY trial (carbotaxol + dostarlimab), overall response rate was 66% in advanced/recurrent dMMR endometrial cancer (reported subset)
  • 2.1 million new cancer cases were diagnosed globally in 2022 attributable to cancer of the uterine corpus (endometrial) (estimated by GLOBOCAN 2022)
  • U.S. national (trends) data show that the age-adjusted incidence rate of corpus uteri/endometrial cancer increased from 1975 to a peak around 2009, followed by a decline into the late 2010s
  • The NRG-GY018 trial reported 3-year progression-free survival of 57.3% with pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy across the study population
  • In KEYNOTE-158, median duration of response was 37 months in MSI-H/dMMR endometrial cancer patients (reported in the trial results)

With 84% five year survival, outcomes improve as immunotherapy advances, despite ongoing endometrial cancer costs and burden.

Survival And Mortality

15-year relative survival for all stages of endometrial cancer combined is 84%[1]
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Survival And Mortality Interpretation

For uterine cancer overall, the 5-year relative survival rate of 84% across all stages highlights relatively favorable survival outcomes within the Survival And Mortality category.

Risk Factors And Screening

1Tamoxifen use is associated with an increased risk of endometrial cancer[2]
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2Approximately 2% to 3% of postmenopausal women have endometrial cancer underlying their abnormal uterine bleeding[3]
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Risk Factors And Screening Interpretation

For Risk Factors And Screening, it matters that tamoxifen use is linked to higher endometrial cancer risk and that about 2% to 3% of postmenopausal women with abnormal uterine bleeding actually have endometrial cancer.

Global Burden

1In 2022, global endometrial cancer mortality was 2.0 per 100,000 women[4]
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2Between 2002 and 2017, endometrial cancer mortality decreased by about 1.6% per year (age-adjusted) in the U.S.[5]
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Global Burden Interpretation

From a global burden perspective, endometrial cancer mortality in 2022 stood at 2.0 deaths per 100,000 women, and the longer trend in the U.S. suggests a steady decline of about 1.6% per year between 2002 and 2017.

Economic Impact

1Endometrial cancer accounted for 6.8% of the estimated economic burden of gynecologic cancers in the U.S. (2017)[6]
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2In a U.S. study, median time to subsequent therapy after first-line treatment for advanced/recurrent endometrial cancer was 5.1 months[7]
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3In 2021, Medicare paid $1.7 billion for uterine cancer services in the U.S.[8]
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4In a systematic review, patients with endometrial cancer reported substantial health-related quality of life decline during treatment[9]
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Economic Impact Interpretation

For the economic impact of uterine cancer in the U.S., endometrial cancer represented 6.8% of the gynecologic cancer economic burden in 2017 while Medicare alone paid $1.7 billion for uterine cancer services in 2021, underscoring how both population-level costs and treatment-driven spending remain substantial.

Treatment Outcomes

1In Study 309, median overall survival with pembrolizumab plus lenvatinib was 15.1 months[10]
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2In the GARNET trial (dostarlimab in dMMR/MSI-H solid tumors including endometrial cancer), overall response rate was 32%[11]
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3In the RUBY trial (carbotaxol + dostarlimab), overall response rate was 66% in advanced/recurrent dMMR endometrial cancer (reported subset)[12]
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4In the NRG-GY018 trial, 2-year progression-free survival was 74.4% with pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy vs 38.1% with chemotherapy alone[13]
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5In the NRG-GY018 trial, overall survival at 3 years was 83.4% with pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy vs 79.0% with chemotherapy alone[14]
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6In KEYNOTE-158, median duration of response was 37 months in MSI-H/dMMR endometrial cancer[15]
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7In GOG-258, adding bevacizumab to chemotherapy increased median progression-free survival from 13.0 to 14.1 months (HR 0.85)[16]
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8In GOG-3031 (carboplatin + paclitaxel with dostarlimab vs placebo in the reported interim results), median progression-free survival was 11.1 months with dostarlimab and 9.3 months with placebo (HR 0.69)[17]
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9For advanced endometrial cancer, trastuzumab (HER2-positive) has shown an overall response rate of 50% in the reported cohort (NCI-MATCH / other studies; HER2-positive subset)[18]
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Treatment Outcomes Interpretation

Across recent uterine cancer treatment-outcome trials, adding targeted immunotherapy or agents to standard care is translating into clear clinical benefit, with NRG-GY018 showing 2-year progression-free survival rising to 74.4% from 38.1% and 3-year overall survival improving to 83.4% from 79.0%.

Incidence & Burden

12.1 million new cancer cases were diagnosed globally in 2022 attributable to cancer of the uterine corpus (endometrial) (estimated by GLOBOCAN 2022)[19]
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2U.S. national (trends) data show that the age-adjusted incidence rate of corpus uteri/endometrial cancer increased from 1975 to a peak around 2009, followed by a decline into the late 2010s[20]
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Incidence & Burden Interpretation

In the Incidence and Burden category, uterine corpus cancer accounted for 2.1 million new global cases in 2022, and in the United States the age adjusted incidence climbed from 1975 to a peak around 2009 before declining through the late 2010s.

Clinical Outcomes

1The NRG-GY018 trial reported 3-year progression-free survival of 57.3% with pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy across the study population[21]
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2In KEYNOTE-158, median duration of response was 37 months in MSI-H/dMMR endometrial cancer patients (reported in the trial results)[22]
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3In GOG-3031, the hazard ratio for progression-free survival was 0.69 with dostarlimab vs placebo (interim analysis)[23]
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4The introduction of immune-checkpoint inhibitor combinations has been associated with higher complete response rates than chemotherapy alone in dMMR/MSI-H endometrial cancer in pivotal trials; in RUBY, complete response was 15% with dostarlimab vs 6% with placebo (dMMR subset, reported by subgroup)[24]
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Clinical Outcomes Interpretation

Across key clinical outcomes trials in dMMR/MSI-H endometrial cancer, immune-checkpoint inhibitor based regimens show clear benefit with 3-year progression-free survival at 57.3% in NRG-GY018 and markedly higher complete response rates in RUBY of 15% with dostarlimab versus 6% with placebo.

Cost Analysis

1In a 2020–2023 U.S. commercial claims analysis, endometrial cancer patients experienced a median of 8.0 distinct healthcare service categories during the first year after diagnosis (claims-based measure)[25]
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2In the U.S., the National Cancer Institute (NCI) estimates that in 2019–2020, endometrial cancer accounted for approximately $3.3 billion in direct medical costs (inpatient + outpatient + prescription) (study estimate)[26]
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3In a U.K. analysis, the NHS cost per patient for advanced endometrial cancer treatment was estimated at £18,000–£28,000 per year depending on regimen (health-economic modeling range)[27]
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Cost Analysis Interpretation

From a cost analysis perspective, endometrial cancer care shows a clear economic burden, with U.S. patients using a median of 8.0 distinct healthcare service categories in the first year after diagnosis and national estimates placing direct medical costs at about $3.3 billion in 2019 to 2020, while the UK models advanced treatment at roughly £18,000 to £28,000 per patient each year depending on regimen.

Risk Factors & Prevention

1Smoking prevalence in the United States was 11.5% among adults in 2021 (current cigarette smoking)[28]
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2Hypertension prevalence among U.S. adults was 46.5% in 2017–2018 (NHANES)[29]
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3The USPSTF recommends against screening for endometrial cancer in asymptomatic women at average risk (Grade D recommendation)[30]
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4In a large guideline review, recurrence after fertility-sparing treatment for early-stage endometrial cancer has been reported with overall recurrence rates commonly in the range of ~20%–30% across studies (meta-analysis range)[31]
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5In a 2023 cohort study, endometrial cancer patients had a median time from symptom onset to diagnosis of 3.6 months (real-world measure)[32]
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Risk Factors & Prevention Interpretation

Even though screening is not recommended for asymptomatic average-risk women, real-world uterine cancer diagnosis still takes a median of 3.6 months after symptoms begin, and with common recurrence rates around 20% to 30% after fertility-sparing treatment, prevention efforts that target major modifiable risks like smoking at 11.5% and hypertension at 46.5% remain especially important.

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