Uterine Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Uterine Cancer (pronounced: yoo-ter-in kan-ser) is a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the uterus. The uterus is a hollow, pear-shaped pelvic organ where fetal development occurs.
Etymology
The term "Uterine Cancer" is derived from the Latin word "uterus" meaning womb, and the Greek word "karkinos" meaning crab or cancer.
Types
Uterine Cancer is generally divided into two types: endometrial cancer and uterine sarcoma. Endometrial cancer is the most common type of uterine cancer, which begins in the layer of cells that form the lining (endometrium) of the uterus. Uterine sarcoma is a rare form of uterine cancer that forms in the muscle and tissue that support the uterus.
Symptoms
Common symptoms of Uterine Cancer include vaginal bleeding after menopause, bleeding between periods, an abnormal, watery or blood-tinged discharge from your vagina, pelvic pain, pain during intercourse, and unexplained weight loss.
Risk Factors
Risk factors for Uterine Cancer include changes in female hormones, older age, obesity, inherited colon cancer syndrome, and radiation therapy to the pelvis.
Treatment
Treatment options for Uterine Cancer include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
See Also
- Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer
- Uterine Sarcoma
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Menopause
- Radiation Therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Hormone Therapy
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Uterine Cancer
- Wikipedia's article - Uterine Cancer
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