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Uterine Cancer

Uterine Cancer. By: Adrianne Moore & Morgan Barnhizer. What is Uterine Cancer?. 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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Uterine Cancer

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  1. Uterine Cancer By:Adrianne Moore & Morgan Barnhizer

  2. What is Uterine Cancer? • Uterine cancer is a cancer that affects the uterus in the female reproductive system. • Most commonly developed in the endometrium of the uterus.

  3. What Causes Uterine cancer? • 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.

  4. Is uterine cancer inherited? • 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.

  5. What kind of effect does this cancer have on the body? • 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

  6. 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)

  7. How is Uterine cancer detected? • Uterine cancer is detected through a pelvic exam. • Pap smears with your gynecologist • Biopsy • Dilation and curettage

  8. What are possible cures and treatments? • 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.

  9. Is there a way to prevent Uterine cancer? • 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.

  10. Additional Info • 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

  11. 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.

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