Uterine Cancer - Symptoms & Treatment
Overview
Endometrial cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the uterus and is also called uterine cancer. Endometrial cancer begins in the layer of cells that form the lining (endometrium) of the uterus. Other types of cancer can also form in the uterus, including uterine sarcoma, but they are much less common than endometrial cancer.
Risk Factors
While the exact cause of a woman’s uterine cancer may not be known, certain risk factors are strongly linked to the disease
- Hormonal imbalance in women
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Signs and Symptoms
- Vaginal bleeding after menopause is the most common symptom.
- Intermenstrual bleeding – bleeding between periods
- Pelvic pain
- Foul-smelling vaginal discharge
- Weight loss
Diagnosis
- Clinical Examination –
The doctor inserts a device called a speculum into the vagina. The speculum opens up the vagina so that the doctor can check for abnormalities.
Treatment
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- Surgery forms the main treatment in endometrial cancers. Treatment for endometrial cancer usually involves an operation to remove the uterus
- Hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy: Removal of the uterus as well as the fallopian tubes and ovaries.
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FAQ
- What are the symptoms of advanced uterine cancer?
- What is the most aggressive form of uterine cancer?
- Can you have uterine cancer with a normal Pap smear?
