Endometrial cancer

Endometrial Cancer Overview
The endometrium is the tissue lining the uterus (or womb). The uterus, a hollow organ about the size and shape of a pear, is found in a woman’s pelvic region.
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Endometrial cancer usually begins in the lining of the uterus (endometrium). The uterus is a hollow, pear-shaped pelvic organ. Endometrial cancer most often occurs after the reproductive years, between the ages of 60 and 70.
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Endometrial cancer is the most common type of uterine cancer. Although the exact cause of endometrial cancer is unknown, increased levels of estrogen appear to have a role.
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Endometrial cancer can be grouped with regard to the degree of differentiation of the adenocarcinoma, as follows: ...
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Endometrial Cancer
Alternate Names
: Adenocarcinoma of the Endometrium/Uterus, Cancer - Endometrial, Cancer - Uterine, Endometrial/Uterine Adenocarcinoma, Uterine Cancer
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Endometrial cancer is the most common invasive gynecologic cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that 38300 women in the United States will develop endometrial cancer in 2001.
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Endometrial Cancer: Keeping alert for the first signs of a problem is your best guarantee of successful treatment and longterm survival...
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Endometrial cancer (only if you have a uterus). When taken for 10 years till age 65, estrogen alone causes 10 endometrial cancers"from about 4 per 1,000 to about 14 per 1,000. Taking progestin with estrogen all but eliminates this risk.
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had breast or endometrial cancer
a close relative (mother, sister, grandmother) who died of breast cancer or have two relatives who got breast cancer before age 40
had endometrial cancer ...
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Interestingly, the risk of endometrial cancer is significantly higher in women with obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, or long-standing anovulation.
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In another study,(4) nutritional parameters of patients with cervical cancer and endometrial cancer were prospectively evaluated. The study revealed that abnormal vitamin levels were more commonly present in patients with cervical cancer.
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Also called endometrial cancer. Cancer of the uterus occurs most often in women between the ages of 55 and 70 years. It accounts for about 6% of cancer in women.
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have, or have ever had, breast cancer or endometrial cancer
have vaginal bleeding of an unknown cause
have a confirmed or recurrent blood clotting disorder
have active liver disease or abnormal liver function due to past liver disease ...
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Combined estrogen and progestin oral contraceptives may increase the risk of getting breast cancer, endometrial cancer, and liver tumors. It is not known whether progestin-only oral contraceptives also increase the risks of these conditions.
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Colaris molecular diagnostic test Predictive test for hereditary colon cancer and endometrial cancer. Test detects mutations of two genes, MLH1 and MSH2, which are responsible for the majority of hereditary colorectal and uterine cancers.
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Womb (uterus/endometrium) cancer
Cancer of the womb (also known as uterine or endometrial cancer) rarely occurs before the menopause, and is most common between the ages of 50 and 70
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This drug is used in the treatment of breast cancer and endometrial cancer, but it can have significant side effects. This article profiles these and how the medicine works.
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Unexplained vaginal bleeding
Chronic or active liver disease
Breast cancer
Endometrial cancer
Recent blood clots or a history of blood clots ...
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A synthetic hormone that belongs to the family of drugs called androgens and is used to treat endometriosis. It is being evaluated in the treatment of endometrial cancer.
darbepoetin alfa (dar-be-POE-e-tin AL-fa) ...
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Poor self-image and social life due to androgenic features (excessive facial hair, small breast size)
Diabetes
Complications secondary to oligo-ovulation, such as endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial cancer ...
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for Emergency Contraception (April 30) ACOG Addresses Ethics of Selling and Promoting Products in Clinical Practice (March 31) Recommendations on Medical Abortions Issued to US Obstetrician-Gynecologists (March 31) ERT and Endometrial Cancer ...
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