Uterine Cancer (Endometrial Cancer)
Uterine cancer can refer to either endometrial cancer or uterine sarcoma. But people often consider the terms “endometrial cancer” and “uterine cancer” the same. That’s because endometrial cancer makes up about 95% of all cases of uterine cancer. A diagnosis of uterine sarcoma is rare.
In the Uganda, endometrial cancer is the most common cancer affecting the reproductive system of women. Endometrial cancer mainly develops after menopause. About 3% of women will receive a diagnosis of uterine cancer at some point during their lives. Each year, about 65,000 women receive a diagnosis.
Symptoms of Uterine Cancer (Endometrial Cancer) may include:
Vaginal bleeding between periods before menopause.
Vaginal bleeding or spotting after menopause, even a slight amount.
Fever
Lower abdominal pain or cramping in your pelvis, just below your belly.
Thin white or clear vaginal discharge if you’re postmenopausal.
Extremely prolonged, heavy or frequent vaginal bleeding if you’re older than 40.
Researchers aren’t sure of the exact cause of uterine cancer. Something happens to create changes in cells in your uterus. The mutated cells grow and multiply out of control, which can form a mass called a tumor.
The most serious complication of endometrial cancer is death. However, when your healthcare provider diagnoses endometrial cancer at an early stage, the prognosis is usually very good.
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