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Uterine cancer - Better Health Channel.

Source: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
Topic: Endometrium
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Sort Desciption: The uterus (womb) is part of the female reproductive system. It is shaped like an upside down pear and sits inside the pelvis. It is in the uterus that a fertilised egg grows into a baby. ...

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The uterus (womb) is part of the female reproductive system. It is shaped like an upside down pear and sits inside the pelvis. It is in the uterus that a fertilised egg grows into a baby. Over 470 Victorian women are diagnosed with cancer of the uterus every year. Most of these women are over the age of 50 years. Cancer of the uterus is also known as cancer of the womb, uterine cancer, endometrial cancer and cancer of the lining of the womb. Different types Most cases of cancer of the uterus are cancers of the uterus lining (endometrium), though some cancers grow in the muscle layers of the uterus. The different types of uterine cancer include: Adenocarcinoma of the endometrium - around 85 per cent of women diagnosed with cancer of the uterus have this form. An adenocarcinoma is a cancer that starts in the glandular tissue. High risk cancers - less common types of cancer (such as adenosquamous carcinoma, papillary serous carcinoma and clear cell carcinoma) are more likely than others to spread around the body. Endometrial hyperplasia - sometimes women develop a thick uterus lining which can cause heavy periods. Some types of endometrial hyperplasia may later become precancerous. Symptoms Some of the symptoms of cancer of the uterus include: Unusual bleeding Watery, bloody discharge from the vagina Bloating and discomfort in the abdomen. Causes ...

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