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Uterine Cancer
 
The uterus is one of the most important organs that enable women to give birth. It is shaped like a hollow pear. Uterine cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in women. Common uterine cancers are endometrial cancer and uterine sarcoma.
 
What Are the Risk Factors of Uterine Cancer
There is no sure way to know if you will get uterine cancer; however, some conditions are known to increase the risk of being caught. These:
  • Be over 50 years old
  • Menopause after age 55
  • Menstruation before age 12
  • Not having children
  • Being overweight
  • Presence of diabetes
  • Estrogen treatments (alone) during menopause
  • Of certain drugs ( such as tamoxifen )
  • Family history etc.
 
What Are the Symptoms of Uterine Cancer?
Uterine cancer may present with abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge. This is especially important if it happens after menopause; because bleeding and discharge that will occur after the cessation of menstruation is definitely not normal. There may also be pelvic pain. Complaints such as abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, anemia can be seen.
 
How Is Uterine Cancer Diagnosed?
First of all, a good physical examination should be done. This examination also includes the vaginal examination. The examinations performed to make the diagnosis are methods such as Pelvic USG, Transvaginal US, endometrial biopsy, blood and urine tests, computed tomography, MR and PET.
 
How Is Uterine Cancer Treated?
If there is no spread, the most important treatment in the early period; is surgical treatment. Various methods are also used in surgery: Total removal of the uterus with the cervix, such as removal with the ovaries. Depending on the situation, surrounding lymph nodes can also be taken. Radiation therapy (radiotherapy); Using X-rays to kill or injure cancer cells is commonly used as an adjunct treatment to reduce the chance of the cancer coming back. It can be recommended as the main treatment for patients who cannot afford surgery. Hormone therapy: Hormone therapy is usually given if the cancer has spread or if the cancer has come back. It is also sometimes used if surgery is not an option. Progesterone is the main hormone therapy for women with uterine cancer and can be administered in tablet form or by injection by a physician or nurse. It helps shrink some cancers and control symptoms. Chemotherapy is used to treat certain types of uterine cancer, or when the cancer comes back after surgery or radiotherapy, or if the cancer is not responding to hormone therapy. It can be used to control cancer and relieve symptoms. It is usually given as a medicine that is injected into a vein (intravenously). The doctor determines the course of chemotherapy treatment and how long it will last.

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