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Uterine Cancer
By: Adrianne Moore & Morgan Barnhizer
What is Uterine
Cancer?
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Uterine cancer is a cancer that affects the
uterus in the female reproductive system.
Most commonly developed in the
endometrium of the uterus.
What Causes Uterine cancer?
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Right now the exact cause of this cancer is unknown
Most of the risks come from too much exposure to
estrogen.
Woman over the age of 50
Woman that have already gone through menopause are
more likely to contract Uterine cancer.
Being obese is a risk factor
Having a close family member who has had uterine
cancer may be a sign that you could get it in your later
years.
Is uterine cancer inherited?
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Approximately 10 percent of uterine cancer cases are
thought to be hereditary
If someone in your family has uterine cancer you are at
a higher risk than others.
What kind of effect does this
cancer have on the body?
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In early stages there might not be any
symptoms
The most common symptoms are:
Vaginal bleeding after menopause
Vaginal bleeding that has no relation to
menstruation.
Heavy and prolonged menstruation cycles
Discharge
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What are the possible stages and
outcomes of this cancer?
Step 1: The cancer is growing in the uterus.
Step 2: The cancer has spread from the uterus and is
growing into the cervix. It hasn't spread outside of the
uterus
Step 3: It has spread outside of the uterus or into nearby
tissue into the pelvic region.
Stage 4: The cancer has spread to the inner surface of the
bladder or the rectum, lymph nodes, and/or other organs
(Bones or lungs)
How is Uterine cancer detected?
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Uterine cancer is detected through a pelvic
exam.
Pap smears with your gynecologist
Biopsy
Dilation and curettage
What are possible cures and
treatments?
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Hysterectomy- surgical removal of the uterus.
Oophorectomy- surgery removing the uterus, fallopian
tubes, and ovaries.
Lymph Node Dissection- removal of pelvic lymph nodes
during hysterectomy that are later searched to look for
cancer
Radiation Treatment- The use of high-dose X-rays to
destroy cancer cells.
Is there a way to prevent Uterine
cancer?
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Most of the risk factors are unable to be prevented or
are unavoidable for example: Age, race, and family
history.
Previous radiation therapy can increase the risk of
uterine cancer, but it should not be avoided if it is to
help something else
Check ups can't prevent it, but can help catch it in
earlier stages rather than later.
Additional Info
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In America, there are about 47,130 new
cases a year.
about 8,010 deaths a year.
Typically between the ages of 60 and 70 is
when it is developed
Support groups for people who
have Uterine cancer
If you are diagnosed you can ask doctors or
nurse for contact information on face to face
group sessions. If you would rather not leave
the comfort of your home there are online
options that can even be anonymous.