Uterine Cancer

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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.

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