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Endometrial cancer, also known as early-stage uterine cancer, is confined to the uterus and has not yet spread to nearby organs. Early-stage uterine cancer, while serious, is highly treatable and often curable. Recognizing symptoms early and seeking timely medical advice are key steps in managing the condition effectively.
Endometrial cancer affects the lining of the uterus and begins in the layer of cells that form the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium.
Other types of cancer can form in the uterus, including uterine sarcoma, which develops in the myometrium, the muscle wall of your uterus, but is rare.
The uterus is part of the reproductive system of women where a fetus develops during pregnancy. The top part of the uterus is called the body or corpus. At the end of the uterus is the cervix, connecting it to the vagina. Uterine cancer refers to cancer in the body of your uterus. Cancer in your cervix — cervical cancer — is a different type of cancer.
Symptoms of endometrial cancer:
Traditional surgeries best suited for laparoscopic surgeries include:
Usually, after all tests and examinations are conducted, and if uterine cancer is detected, then surgery is the primary treatment for endometrial cancer. Most likely, a hysterectomy is suggested. There are four types of hysterectomy procedures:
No. The Pap test (Pap smear) doesn’t screen for or diagnose uterine cancer. It checks for cervical cancer.
Many menopausal women who have uterine cancer need their ovaries removed. But if you’re younger than 45 and premenopausal, you should discuss with the doctor whether to keep or remove the ovaries.
Abnormal or irregular bleeding includes bleeding between periods if you still menstruate and bleeding or spotting if you’re postmenopausal.
Type 1 cancers don’t spread quickly. Type 2 cancers can spread quickly and may require more aggressive treatment.
Endometrial cancer is most common in people who’ve gone through menopause. The average age of menopause is 51.