Uterine cancer is the most common type of cancer that occurs in the reproductive system of women, and the tumor can grow inside the uterus and be either a benign or malignant tumor, and in the second case it may move to other places in the body, through a set of questions and answers we learn about uterine cancer, its symptoms and its treatment, according to For Cancer website.
Q: What is uterine cancer?
A: Uterine cancer begins when healthy cells in the uterus change and grow out of control, forming a mass called a tumor, the tumor may be cancerous or benign, and in the event that it is malignant, this means that it can grow and spread to other parts of the body, it can grow Adenoma but generally will not spread to other tissues.
Non-cancerous tumors of the uterus include
Fibroids: are benign tumors in the uterine muscle.
Polyps: an abnormal growth in the lining of the uterus.
B-Endometriosis: It is a condition in which endometrial tissue is present, which is usually inside the uterus, outside the uterus or other organs.
Endometriosis hyperplasia: A condition in which there are an increased number of glandular cells and structures in the endometrium. Endometriosis can have either normal or atypical cells and simple or complex glandular structures.
Q: What are the symptoms of uterine cancer?
Women with uterine cancer may experience the following symptoms or signs, sometimes, women with uterine cancer do not experience any of these changes or, the cause of the symptoms may be a different medical condition that is not cancer.
Unusual vaginal bleeding or secretions.
For premenopausal women, this may include menstrual bleeding, which is abnormally heavy or prolonged bleeding.
Pain in the pelvic area.
Vaginal bleeding during or after menopause is often a sign of a problem.
