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Endometrial cancer
- Starts in the endometrium, the lining of the uterus
- Cause is unknown, but increased estorgrn level may play a role
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Endometrial cancer-Risk Factors
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Estrogrn replacement therapy without the use of progesterone
- History of endometrial polyps or other benign growths
- infertility
- tamoxifen
- never been pregnant
- Early Menstruation (starting before 12)
- Starting menopause after age of 50
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Endometrial cancer-Minimizing risk factors
- Oral contraceptives
- Control of obesity
- exercise
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What are the stages of Endometrial cancer
- in uterus only
- found in uterus and cervix
- Spread outside of the uterus but not beyond the pelvis
- May involve lymph nodes in the pelvis or near the aorta
- Has spread to bowels, urinary bladder, abdomen or other organs
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Endometrial cancer-symptoms
- abdominal pain or pelvic cramping
- thin white or clear vaginal discharge after menopause
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Endometrial cancer-diagnostic procedures
- Pelvic examination
- Protein tumor marker CA 125 blood test
- Biopsy
- Hysteroscopy
- Dilation and curettage (D&C)
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Endometrial cancer-Treatment
- Surgery
- Radiation
- Chemotherapy
- Hormone replacement therapy
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