Cancer that forms in the tissues of a woman's uterus is known as uterine cancer. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at cancer of the uterus, including information about its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Researchers have not yet found the cause of uterine cancer. This portion of the eMedTV archives discusses risk factors that increase a woman's chances of developing uterine cancer, such as being over 50, taking tamoxifen, and being obese.
In the case of uterine cancer, risk factors include such things as being obese and taking tamoxifen. This eMedTV article describes these and other risk factors for uterine cancer that increase a woman's chances of developing the disease.
For women with uterine cancer, symptoms may include such things as abnormal vaginal bleeding. This eMedTV resource discusses other possible symptoms of this disease, such as painful urination, pain during intercourse, and pain in the pelvic area.
In the case of uterine cancer, diagnosis may involve a physical exam and tests, such as Pap smear. This eMedTV Web page takes an in-depth look at the steps involved in diagnosing uterine cancer, such as reviewing the patient's medical history.
The uterine cancer stage refers to the extent, or progression, of the disease. This eMedTV resource defines stages I-IV of uterine cancer (and recurrent cases of the disease) and discusses tests used in the staging process.
Uterine cancer treatment options may include surgery, radiation therapy, and/or hormone therapy. This eMedTV resource discusses the steps involved in treating uterine cancer, from getting a second opinion to follow-up care after treatment.
A uterine cancer prognosis is a prediction as to the outcome of the disease. As this eMedTV article explains, factors affecting a prognosis for uterine cancer include the stage of the disease and whether the cancer cells are affected by progesterone.
Researchers have yet to develop a routine, effective uterine cancer screening test. This eMedTV segment describes tests under study for use in screening for uterine cancer, such as Pap tests, transvaginal ultrasounds, and endometrial sampling.
As explained in this eMedTV resource, prevention of uterine cancer involves avoiding risk factors (such as being obese) and adopting protective factors (such as breastfeeding) that affect the chances of developing the disease.
As this eMedTV article explains, uterine cancer research currently under way is studying the effectiveness of new surgical techniques to treat the disease. This Web page looks at other research being conducted on new ways to treat uterine cancer.
Based on rates from 2000-2002, 1 in 38 women born today will be diagnosed with uterine cancer. This eMedTV resource includes other uterine cancer statistics, such as survival rates and mortality rates.
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