This document defines endometrial cancer as uncontrolled growth of cells in the endometrium, or inner lining of the uterus. It lists the main types of endometrial cancer and explains that cancer grade is based on how much the cancer tissue forms glandular structures similar to normal endometrium, with higher grades indicating faster growth and worse prognosis. The most common symptom of endometrial cancer is abnormal vaginal bleeding such as changes in menstrual periods or postmenopausal bleeding.