http://uterinecancersite.com Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:29:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Endometrial cancer is one of the most common cancers in American women. In fact, about 40,000 American women receive a diagnosis of endometrial cancer each year, making it the fourth most common cancer found in women — after breast cancer, lung cancer and colon cancer. Endometrial cancer usually begins in the ... http://uterinecancersite.com/2008/05/16/introduction-2/ The uterus is the pelvic organ that holds the pregnancy and that bleeds each menstrual period. The cervix is that part of the uterus fixed at the top of the vagina. The normal size of the uterus is about that of a lemon. The uterus is divided into three parts. ... http://uterinecancersite.com/2008/05/16/types-of-uterine-cancers/ This topic provides information about cancer of the lining of the uterus (endometrium). This topic focuses on type I endometrial cancer, which is the most common kind. If you are looking for information about cancer of the cervix, see the topic Cervical Cancer. What is endometrial cancer? Endometrial cancer is the ... http://uterinecancersite.com/2008/05/16/is-this-topic-for-you/ Endometrial cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women, accounting for approximately 6,000 deaths per year in the United States. It is more common in women who are older, white, affluent, obese and of low parity. Hypertension and diabetes mellitus are also predisposing factors. Because any condition that increases ... http://uterinecancersite.com/2008/05/16/introduction-to-endometrial-cancer/ Treatment After diagnosis and initial evaluation, the doctor considers treatment options that fit each woman's needs and discusses these options with her. The choice of treatment depends on the size of the tumor, the stage of the disease, whether female hormones affect tumor growth, and tumor grade. (The tumor grade ... http://uterinecancersite.com/2008/05/16/what-you-need-to-know-about-endometrial-cancer/ Endometrial cancer - carcinoma of the lining of the uterus - is the most common gynecologic malignancy in women. Description of Uterine Cancer Endometrial carcinomas arise from the glands of the lining of the uterus, the pear-shaped organ in the pelvis. Cervical cancer and ovarian cancer are other types of gynecologic ... http://uterinecancersite.com/2008/05/16/definition-of-uterine-cancer/ Introduction The uterus (womb) is part of the female reproductive system and is located at the top of the vagina. It is where a baby grows during pregnancy. The lining of the uterus is called the endometrium and is shed each month as part of your period. Most cancers of the uterus ... http://uterinecancersite.com/2008/05/16/cancer-of-the-uterus/ Cancer of the endometrium, or lining of the uterus (sometimes called the womb), is called endometrial cancer. The most common sign of endometrial cancer is unusual bleeding from your vagina, especially bleeding after menopause. Endometrial cancer can almost always be treated successfully if it's caught early. You can increase the chances ... http://uterinecancersite.com/2008/05/16/what-is-endometrial-cancer-and-what-should-i-watch-for/ Endometrial cancers develop in the uterus, though most develop in the endometrial glands that line the inner wall of the uterine cavity rather than in the uterus' muscular wall. Although endometrial cancer usually occurs after menopause, it also may occur around the time that menopause begins. Abnormal vaginal bleeding is the ... http://uterinecancersite.com/2008/05/16/signs-and-symptoms/ By far, the most common symptom of endometrial carcinoma is abnormal bleeding from the vagina. In women who have been through menopause, any vaginal bleeding is abnormal and should be evaluated by a doctor. In women who have not been through menopause or who are currently going through menopause, ... http://uterinecancersite.com/2008/05/16/endometrial-cancer-symptoms/