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Uterine Cancer

Uterine cancer is the cancer that can form in the uterus when the endometrial cells proliferate at an unusually high rate. This can be caused by many things, and is potentially fatal. These cancerous cells can spread to other organs around the body if they are not treated as soon as possible.

Uterine cancer is found mostly in women who have higher levels of oestrogen. This can be due to a number of reasons. There is no definite cause of the disease, but high levels of oestrogen make a woman more likely to suffer from it. Women who have gone through menopause may be more likely to experience this illness, as their bodies are producing less progesterone, which is a hormone that protects the uterus from problems such as cancer.

Women who are undergoing hormone replacement therapy may also be more likely to suffer from uterine cancer, as they may have higher levels of oestrogen as a result of the therapy. Endometrial hyperplasia is a condition caused by higher levels of oestrogen that involves the endometrial cells multiplying at a higher rate than normal. This condition is often not a problem, but it can sometimes lead to cancer of the uterus.

A woman’s lifestyle can make her more susceptible to uterine cancer. Women who are overweight or smoke may be more likely to suffer from this form of cancer. As there is no clear cause of the illness, there is no specific way to avoid it. But by changing one’s lifestyle, the risk of suffering from uterine cancer is significantly minimised.

Uterine cancer can cause pain in the pelvic region, as well as bleeding from the vagina. Many women will visit their GP or gynaecologist complaining of these symptoms. A smear test will indicate whether there are abnormal cells present, and a biopsy will confirm the presence of uterine cancer. The cancer may be at different stages of development, and the treatment depends upon the stage the cancer is at.

Most women will have a hysterectomy performed to remove the cancer. The cancerous cells may have spread, so the lymph nodes will be examined. If they are infected, there is a chance the cancer has infected other organs in the body. Radiation therapy is another effective method of treatment for uterine cancer. The effectiveness of any kind of treatment depends mostly upon what stage the cancer is at when treatment begins.