Endometrial Cancer (Uterine Cancer)

Uterine (Endometrial) cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer (i.e., cancer that originates in female reproductive system). it develops in the body of the uterus, or womb, which is a hollow organ located in the lower abdomen. The wall of the uterus is comprised of an inner lining (called the endometrium) and an outer layer of muscle tissue (called the myometrium).

Endometrial cancer (Uterine Cancer) is most common after the reproductive years, between the ages of 60 and 70. Endometrial cancer is sometimes called uterine cancer, but there are other cells in the uterus that can become cancerous — such as muscle or myometrial cells…

Causes of Endometrial Cancer (Uterine cancer)

Endometrial Cancer (Uterine cancer) seems linked to several predisposing factors : -

Abnormal uterine bleeding. Diabetes. Familial tendency. History of uterine polyps or Endometrial hyperplasia. Hypertension. Low fertility index and anovulation. Nulliparity. Obesity. Uninterrupted estrogen stimulation.

Diagnosis of Endometrial Cancer (Uterine Cancer)

1.     The doctor performs a pelvic exam, checking the vagina, uterus, ovaries, bladder, and rectum for Endometrial Cancer (Uterine Cancer). The doctor feels these organs for any lumps or changes in their shape or size. an instrument called a speculum is used to widen the vagina so the doctor can see the upper portion of the vagina and the cervix.

2.     The Pap test is often performed during a pelvic exam Endometrial Cancer (Uterine Cancer). The doctor uses a wooden scraper (spatula) or small brush to collect a sample of cells from the cervix and upper vagina. The cells are then sent to a medical laboratory to be checked for abnormal changes. Because uterine cancer begins inside the uterus, it may not show up on a Pap test, which examines cells from the cervix.

3.     A biopsy is necessary to help the doctor make a diagnosis. A biopsy can usually be done in the doctor’s place. In a biopsy, the doctor removes a sample of tissue from the uterine lining. In some cases, a woman may require a dilation and curettage (D&C), which is usually same-day surgery done in a hospital with anesthesia. during a D&C, the opening of the cervix is widened and the doctor scrapes tissue from the lining of the uterus. A pathologist examines the tissue to check for cancer cells, hyperplasia, or other conditions. after a D&C, women may have cramps and vaginal bleeding during healing.

Common Endometrial Cancer (Uterine Cancer) Symptoms

Abnormal bleeding- heavy bleeding between periods, or heavy bleeding during irregular periods. Pain during sexual intercourse. Pelvic pain or pain in the legs or back. Difficulty urinating or pain during urination. Enlarged uterus found upon medical exam. Vaginal discharge that can be thick or watery; pink or brown; and foul smelling.unexpected weight loss.

Medical Treatment of Endometrial Cancer (Uterine Cancer)

Surgical Treatment of Endometrial Cancer (Uterine Cancer)in India : – Surgery is the best option when Endometrial Cancer (Uterine Cancer) is diagnosed in its very early stages. at this time, the location and the stage of cancer make removal easy. sometimes patients are treated with a combination of surgery and radiation therapy…

Hysterectomy in India : – almost all women with Endometrial cancer (except those with advanced or stage IV) are treated with a hysterectomy. they may also receive additional treatment…

Radiation therapy in India : – sometimes radioactive pellets are placed inside the body near the tumor. This is called brachytherapy or internal radiation therapy. Fatigue, upset stomach, diarrhea and nausea are also common complaints of women having radiation therapy…

Chemotherapy in India : – uses anticancer drugs to kill the cancer cells. The drugs are given orally or intravenously. they enter the bloodstream and can travel to all parts of the body to kill cancer cells…

Hormonal therapy : -uses drugs like progesterone that will slow the growth of Endometrial cells. These drugs are usually available as pills. This therapy is usually reserved for women with advanced or recurrent disease…

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Posted on: Wednesday, 10 November 2010, 00:00 CST

Women’s Oncology Research & Dialogue has lanched a new website to inform women about ovarian, uterine, cervical and all gynecologic cancers at wordoncancer.org.

Indianapolis, IN (PRWEB) November 9, 2010

on November 9, 2010 Women’s Oncology Research & Dialogue launched their new website at wordoncancer.org.

WORD was founded with the mission of spreading awareness as well as offering insight and education on gynecologic cancers to the world.

Founded by two gynecologic oncologists: Dr. Kelly Manahan and Dr. John Geisler, WORD exists to educate; to inform, to bring awareness, to teach prevention and assist if you have been diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer.

The average woman in the United States has a risk factor of 1 in 12 of developing a gynecologic cancer in a lifetime. WORD’s new website will inform women about preventions, signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of all gynecologic cancer. WORD’s website will inspire women to take actions that can and will save their lives and was built to expand and grow as new data and relevant information become available.

WORD was formed to help win the fight against gynecologic cancers. It’s our passion to provide women and their families with relevant, detailed, and up-to-date information that can save lives.

Today, most people do their research online. to that end, we created WORDoncancer.org. The information at WORDoncancer.org is gathered to help us meet a predetermined set of goals. Specifically, this site was designed to:

1) Provide the best gynecologic cancer web video content through the production of survivor stories, physicians’ and other experts’ advice – as well as stories from families who have lost loved ones.

2) Guarantee current information about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic cancers created in a simple and user-friendly interface.

3) create pathways to dialogue among women and their physicians so every woman makes the best decision about their health care.

4) Utilize the most effective and relevant multimedia tools to accomplish our organizational mission.

5) Connect and create partnerships with grassroots groups throughout the United States, empowering them to create local efforts to conquer gynecologic cancers.

A few of the key highlights of the new site are:

Animation – WORD sanctioned the creation of a 4-minute animated short story entitled WORD on HPV.

Formal launch of the Let’s Talk Video Series – “Let’s Talk” is a personal history campaign aimed at archiving the stories of women who have battled gynecologic cancer. WORD has collected and edited many of these stories and our available on WORD’s YouTube(tm) channel and throughout the copy on the website.

New Expert “WORDS of Wisdom” Video Series – WORD will work to create video vignettes to help women better understand gynecologic cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. These videos will provide a complimentary explanation to web content and are also housed on WORD’s YouTube Channel. .

Targeted Campaign on 18-24 year old women on cervical cancer/HPV – WORD is utilizing recently conducted research to create a personalized campaign for 18-24 year old young women to get the HPV vaccine and begin proper cancer prevention.

“We are a husband and wife team who have both been helping women battle gynecologic cancers for over two decades. Our passion is helping women have complete understanding when facing the battle of their cancer. we also want women to be empowered to make lifestyle and health decisions that can work to prevent cancer ” stated Dr Manahan.

“Our goal is to assure that all women are more aware of these diseases and to find a way to increase prevention, early detection, and optimal treatment. Awareness will lead to more research dollars. more research will hopefully lead to finding the detailed factors that influence the growth of these diseases. we ultimately want a cure. Wordoncancer.org is the integral foundation to many of these dreams” stated Dr. Geisler.

Women’s Oncology Research & Dialogue is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization. They need your support to help spread awareness and raise money to help conquer gynecologic cancer. WORD is commited to helping women battle cervical, ovarian and uterine cancers. please visit their website for more information at wordoncancer.org.

More information can be found online at wordoncancer.org/media

Contact Nathan Manahan, nate(at)wordoncancer(dot)org or (317) 385-3589 for more information or visit wordoncancer.org.

For the original version on PRWeb visit: prweb.com/releases/prweb2010/11/prweb4762204.htm

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