Women's Health
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Uterine Cancer
Uterine cancer risk factors and symptoms
Some symptoms include irregular vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain during urination and pelvic pain during intercourse. These symptoms can sometimes be confused with the symptoms of menopause, so it’s important to check with your doctor. There is no screening test to determine if you might have uterine cancer, therefore it is important to talk to your doctor about any symptoms of unusual vaginal bleeding you may have.
Some health conditions increase your risk for developing uterine cancer. These include:
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Obesity
Using estrogen replacement during menopause that does not include progesterone or Tamoxifen may also increase your risk.
Who is at risk for uterine cancer?
While the exact cause of uterine cancer is unknown, cells in the uterine walls (myometrium) or uterine lining (endometrium) can mutate and form tumors.
You may be at increased risk for developing uterine cancer if you:
- Are age 50 or older
- Eat a diet high in animal fats
- Have family hustory of colon cancer, diabetes and/or ovarian tumors
- Have a family history of gynecologic cancer
- Began menstruating before age 12
- Began menopause after age 50
- Have had estrogen replacement therapy
- Have never been pregnant
Treatments
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is used to fight almost every type of cancer and is part of the comprehensive treatment plan created by our oncologists.
Surgical Oncology
Hematology and Blood Disorders
Whether you are fighting cancer or managing a blood disorder, the hematologists and oncologists at Main Line Health offer the comprehensive care you need.
Cancer Care
From diagnosis and throughout treatment, Main Line Health cancer specialists (oncologists) provide compassionate care for you and your loved ones through all stages of cancer treatment.