... Finally, the cancer can spread (metastasize) to distant lymph nodes, the upper abdomen, the omentum (a large fatty sheet of tissue in the abdomen ...
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/endometrialcancer/detailedguide/endometrial-uterine-cancer-staging
... In addition, the omentum is also removed (an omentectomy). The omentum is a layer of fatty tissue that covers the abdominal ...
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/ovariancancer/detailedguide/ovarian-cancer-treating-surgery
... GIST that starts in the stomach or the omentum*. *The omentum is an apron-like layer of fatty tissue that hangs over the organs in the abdomen. ...
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/gastrointestinalstromaltumorgist/detailedguide/gastrointestinal-stromal-tumor-staging
... Some of the omentum, an apron-like layer of fatty tissue that covers the stomach and intestines, is removed as well, along with nearby lymph nodes ...
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/stomachcancer/detailedguide/stomach-cancer-treating-surgery
... Other methods to look for cancer spread. Omentectomy: The omentum is a layer of fatty tissue that covers the belly contents like an apron. ...
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/endometrialcancer/overviewguide/endometrial--uterine--cancer-overview-treating-surgery
... Once inside, he could see cancer on both ovaries and the omentum, which is a layer of fatty tissue that covers the organs. ...
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/survivorshipduringandaftertreatment/storiesofhope/ovarian-cancer-survivor-finds-the-support-she-needs
... Omentectomy: The omentum is a layer of fatty tissue that covers the abdominal contents like an apron. Cancer sometimes spreads to this tissue. ...
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/endometrialcancer/detailedguide/endometrial-uterine-cancer-treating-surgery
... extensive. In addition to the TH/BSO and the pelvic and para-aortic lymph node dissections, the omentum is often removed. ...
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/endometrialcancer/detailedguide/endometrial-uterine-cancer-treating-by-stage
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/uterinesarcoma/detailedguide/uterine-sarcoma-treating-surgery
http://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/cid/documents/webcontent/003097-pdf.pdf
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