Uterine cancers can be of two types: endometrial cancer (common) and uterine sarcoma (rare). Endometrial cancer can often be cured. Uterine sarcoma is often more aggressive and harder to treat. Explore the links on this page to learn more about uterine cancer prevention, screening, treatment, statistics, research, and clinical trials
Uterine Cancer
Symptoms:
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding (especially after menopause)
- Pelvic pain
- Unusual vaginal discharge
- Pain during intercourse
- Unexplained weight loss
Causes
- Hormonal imbalance (excess estrogen)
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Family history (genetic factors)
- Increasing age (more common after menopause)
