Uterine Cancer
General Information About Endometrial Cancer
KEY POINTS
- Endometrial cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the endometrium.
- Obesity and having metabolic syndrome may increase the risk of endometrial cancer.
- Taking tamoxifen for breast cancer or taking estrogen alone (without progesterone) can increase the risk of endometrial cancer.
- Signs and symptoms of endometrial cancer include unusual vaginal bleeding or pain in the pelvis.
- Tests that examine the endometrium are used to detect (find) and diagnose endometrial cancer.
- Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
Read the full article on the National Cancer Institute website.
General Information About Uterine Sarcoma
KEY POINTS
- Uterine sarcoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the muscles of the uterus or other tissues that support the uterus.
- Past treatment with radiation therapy to the pelvis can increase the risk of uterine sarcoma.
- Signs of uterine sarcoma include abnormal bleeding.
- Tests that examine the uterus are used to detect (find) and diagnose uterine sarcoma.
- Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
Read the full article on the National Cancer Institute website.
Page updated January 2025