Uterine Cancer

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UTERINE CANCER

Endometrial cancer is a type of uterine cancer that involves the lining of the uterus (called the endometrium). Endometrial cancer can occur at any age, although it is much more common in women who have been through menopause


Endometrial Cancer Symptoms

The most common sign of endometrial cancer is abnormal vaginal bleeding.

  • In a woman who is still having menstrual periods, abnormal bleeding is defined as bleeding between menstrual periods or heavy menstrual bleeding.
  • In a postmenopausal woman, any vaginal bleeding is considered abnormal, even if it is only one drop of blood.


Factors That Guide Treatment of Endometrial Cancer

The treatment of endometrial cancer depends on how likely it is that the cancer will come back after treatment. This risk is based on:

  • The stage of the cancer, which is based on what the doctors find during surgery.
  • How aggressive the tumor appears (called the tumor grade) when the tissue is examined under a microscope. High-grade tumors are usually faster growing and more likely to spread than low-grade tumors.
  • What type of cells make up the tumor (called cell histology). Some cell types have a higher risk of coming back after treatment.