Uterine cancer
What is uterine cancer?
Uterine cancer starts in the cells of the uterus. The most common type is endometrial carcinoma.
Risk factors for uterine cancer
Risk factors for uterine cancer include estrogen replacement therapy, being overweight and menstrual history. Learn about uterine cancer risk.
Finding uterine cancer early
When uterine cancer is detected and treated early, the chances of successful treatment are better. Recognizing symptoms and getting regular checkups are the best ways to detect uterine cancer early. The sooner symptoms are reported, the sooner a doctor can diagnose and treat the cancer.
Symptoms of uterine cancer
Common signs and symptoms of uterine cancer include abnormal bleeding or fluid from the vagina, pain during sexual intercourse and pain in the pelvis.
Diagnosis of uterine cancer
Uterine cancer can be diagnosed or ruled out by tests such as an ultrasound, a biopsy and an endoscopy.
Grading uterine cancer
Grading describes how cancer cells look compared to healthy cells. Uterine cancer is described as low grade or high grade.
Stages of uterine cancer
The stage of uterine cancer describes how much cancer is in the body.
If uterine cancer spreads
Uterine cancer can spread (metastasize) to the rectum or bladder.
Prognosis and survival for uterine cancer
Prognosis estimates the outcome for uterine cancer. It depends on many factors including molecular subtype, grade and stage.
Treatments for uterine cancer
Uterine cancer can be treated with surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapy.
Supportive care for uterine cancer
Supportive care helps people with physical and emotional aspects of cancer, including how to cope with long-term side effects of uterine cancer.
Uterine cancer statistics
Cancer statistics tell us how many people in Canada are diagnosed with and die from uterine cancer in a certain time frame.
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