Cancer

The uterus is part of the female reproductive system. You may know it as the womb....more

The female pelvic area contains a number of organs and structures: the endometrium, uterus, ovaries, cervix, vagina, and vulva. ...more

Endometrial cancer starts in the cells that form the inner lining of the uterus....more

Read on for a helpful overview of uterine sarcoma....more

Learn about the risk factors for endometrial cancer....more

Early detection means checking for a health problem before a person has symptoms. This can sometimes find diseases like cancer early, which can lead to early treatment. This may improve the chance that treatment will work....more

Unusual vaginal bleeding is the main symptoms of endometrial cancer....more

Detailed information on the most common diagnostic procedures for cancer....more

An endometrial biopsy is a procedure to take a small tissue sample from the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after this procedure. ...more

Dilation and curettage or D&C is surgery to remove abnormal tissues in the uterus....more

A pelvic ultrasound is a scan that looks at the organs and structures in your pelvic area. Read on to learn details about what to expect before, during, and after this scan. ...more

Hysteroscopy is the exam of the inside of the cervix and uterus using a thin, lighted, flexible tube called a hysteroscope. Your healthcare provider inserts the device through the vagina. ...more

Being told you have uterine sarcoma can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your care team to help. They can help you cope with fear learn about treatment options and get the support you need. ...more

Grading and staging cancer helps determine the best treatment....more

The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. It's one of the most important things to know when deciding how to treat the cancer. ...more

There are various treatment choices for endometrial cancer. Which may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors. These include the location and stage of the cancer. Factors also include your age, overall health, and what side effects you'll find acceptable. The good news is that endometrial cancer can often be cured. ...more

Detailed information on the different ways that chemotherapy is used to treat cancer....more

Chemotherapy uses strong medicines to kill cancer cells. The medicines attack and kill cells that grow quickly, like cancer cells. But some normal cells also grow quickly....more

Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer treatment....more

Radiation therapy is a treatment for cancer that uses strong beams of X-ray energy to kill and damage cancer cells. ...more

Surgery is the main treatment for endometrial cancer. The goal of surgery is to remove all the cancer. This often involves removing the uterus (called a hysterectomy). ...more

Hysterectomy is surgery to remove the uterus. Your healthcare provider may also remove one or both ovaries, and the fallopian tubes. In some cases, they may remove other parts of the reproductive system. ...more

Detailed information on hormone therapy as 1 type of cancer treatment....more

You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more

Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more

Uterine sarcoma is a type of cancer that starts in the muscular wall of the uterus (myometrium). Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more