Endometrial Cancer Treatment

Endometrial cancer (uterine cancer)

Uterine (endometrial) cancer is the most common gynaecologic (ie, cancer that starts in the female reproductive system). It develops in the body of the uterus or womb, which is a hollow organ located in the lower abdomen. The lining of the uterus consists of an inner lining (called endometrium) and an outer layer of muscle (called the myometrium).

Endometrial cancer (uterine cancer) is the most common after the reproductive years, between the ages of 60 and 70. Endometrial cancer is sometimes called uterine cancer, but there are other cells of the uterus that can become cancerous - such as muscle or myometrial cells ...

Causes of Endometrial Cancer (cancer of the uterus)

Endometrial cancer (cancer of the uterus) seems linked to several predisposing factors: -

• Abnormal uterine bleeding.
• Diabetes.
• family trend.
• History of uterine polyps or endometrial hyperplasia.
• Hypertension.
• low fertility index and anovulation.
• Nulliparity.
• Obesity.
• continuous estrogen stimulation.

Diagnosis of cancer of the endometrium (uterine cancer)

1. The doctor performs a pelvic exam, the control of the vagina, uterus, ovaries, bladder and rectum for cancer of the endometrium (uterine cancer). The doctor believes that these organs for lumps or changes in their shape or size. An instrument called a speculum is used to widen the vagina so the doctor can see the top of the vagina and cervix.

2. The Pap test is often done during a pelvic exam Endometrial cancer (uterine cancer). The doctor uses a wooden scraper (spatula) or small brush to collect a sample of cells from the cervix and upper vagina. The cells are then sent to a medical laboratory must be checked abnormal changes. Because uterine cancer begins inside the uterus, it may not appear on a Pap test, which examines the cells of the cervix.

3. A biopsy is needed to help the doctor make a diagnosis. A biopsy may be done instead of the doctor. In a biopsy, the doctor takes a sample of tissue from the uterine lining. In some cases, a woman may require a dilation and curettage (D & C), which is usually the same day the surgery done in a hospital under anesthesia. During a D & C, the opening of the cervix is widened and the doctor scrapes tissue from the lining of the uterus. A pathologist examines the tissue to check for cancer cells, hyperplasia, or other conditions. After a D & C, women may have cramps and vaginal bleeding during the healing process.

Common cancer of the endometrium (uterine cancer) Symptoms

• abnormal bleeding bleeding between periods, heavy bleeding or irregular periods.
• Pain during intercourse.
• pelvic pain or pain in the legs or back.
• Difficulty in urinating or pain during urination.
• enlarged uterus found on medical examination.
• The vaginal discharge may be thick or liquid, pink or brown, and a foul odor.
  unexpected weight loss.

Medical treatment of cancers of the endometrium (uterine cancer)

Surgical treatment of cancer of the endometrium (uterine cancer) in India: - Surgery is the best option for endometrial cancer (uterine cancer) is diagnosed in its very early stages. At that time, location and stage of cancer are easy removal. Sometimes patients are treated with a combination of surgery and radiotherapy ...

India: - Nearly all W. hysterectomy