Uterine cancer (patient information)
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What is uterine cancer?
The uterus is a hollow, muscular organ where a fetus grows. There are different types of uterine cancer. The most common type of uterine cancer is called endometrial cancer, which starts in the lining of the uterus. Usual syptoms of uterine cancer include unusual vaginal bleeding, trouble urinating, pelvic pain and pain during intercourse. Treatment includes hysterectomy, hormone therapy and radiation.
How do I know if I have uterine cancer and what are the symptoms of uterine cancer?
Who is at risk for uterine cancer?
Clinical data has suggested that the development of uterine cancer is related to several factors.
- Hormone levels:
- Estrogen therapy
- Birth control pills
- Total number of menstrual cycles
- Pregnancy
- Obesity
- Tamoxifen
- Ovarian tumors
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome
- A diet high in animal fat
- Diabetes
- Family history
- Age
How to know you have uterine cancer?
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for uterine cancer?
Directions to Hospitals Treating uterine cancer
Prevention of uterine cancer
What to expect (Outook/Prognosis)?
Copyleft Sources
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/endometrial/
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/uterinecancer.html