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Endometrial Cancer

Source: www.cancer.org
Topic: Endometrium
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Sort Desciption: Endometrial cancer begins in the endometrium, which is the inner lining of the uterus, or womb. It is the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs in the United States. ...

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Endometrial cancer begins in the endometrium, which is the inner lining of the uterus, or womb. It is the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs in the United States. Symptoms of endometrial cancer include abnormal postmenopausal vaginal bleeding, spotting, or other discharge; pelvic pain and/or mass; and weight loss (usually in later stages of the disease). Prevention Although most cases of endometrial cancer cannot be prevented, lower risk of developing this cancer is associated with:

* Using oral contraceptives. The risk is lowest in women who take oral contraceptives for a long time, and this protection continues for at least 10 years after a woman stops taking them.

* Obtaining proper and timely treatment for precancerous disorders of the endometrium.

* Eating a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain foods.

* Participating in regular physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight. Detection Abnormal vaginal bleeding is a common and early sign of endometrial cancer. When endometrial cancer is detected early, it can be treated successfully. Although there are no recommended screening tests that can reliably detect most endometrial cancers in women without symptoms, the American Cancer Society recommends that women who have abnormal bleeding should see their doctor, who may order an endometrial biopsy. This is a procedure in which the doctor examines endometrial tissue. Women with or at risk for developing hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer (HNPCC) should be offered annual testing for endometrial cancer with an endometrial biopsy beginning at age 35. Treatment Endometrial cancer is usually treated with surgery, radiation, hormones, chemotherapy, or a combination of these treatments. The choice of treatment(s) will depend on the type and stage of the cancer when it is diagnosed and the woman's overall medical condition. ...

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