Uterine Cancer Treatment in Indore

uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, gynecologic oncology, cancer treatment
uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, gynecologic oncology, cancer treatment

Uterine Cancer

Uterine cancer happens due to the development of abnormal cells in the uterus that begin to grow uncontrollably. As the most common gynecologic cancer, uterine cancer is often referred to as endometrial cancer.

Types of Uterine Cancer

There are two main types of uterine cancer.

Endometrial cancer:

Accounts for 95% of cases and begins in the endometrium, the lining of the uterus.

Uterine Sarcomas:

It is a rare form of uterine cancer that develops in the myometrium, the muscle wall of the uterus

Uterine cancers have stages from I to IV
  • Stage I: The cancer is confined to the uterus and has not spread elsewhere.
  • Stage II: The cancer has extended to the cervix.
  • Stage III: The cancer has spread to nearby areas such as the vagina, ovaries, or lymph nodes.
  • Stage IV: The cancer has reached distant organs, such as the bladder or other parts of the body beyond the uterus.

Uterine Cancer Risk Factors

Uterine cancer has the following risk factors:
  • Age (older women after age 50 have a high prevalence)
  • A diet high in animal fats is also high in calories, which can lead to obesity
  • Family history of genetic disorders such as Lynch syndrome, or hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC)
  • Diabetes is often linked to obesity, a risk factor for cancer
  • Obesity (excess body weight) increases the level of estrogen, which causes cancer
  • Ovarian diseases (high estrogen levels and low progesterone levels)
  • Early menstruation may increase the risk of uterine cancer
  • Late menopause (menopause occurs after age 50)
  • Women with impaired fertility

Symptoms of Uterine Cancer

The most common symptom of uterine cancer is unusual vaginal bleeding, mostly after menopause. Further common symptoms may include
  • Heavy periods or a change in periods
  • Unexpected vaginal bleeding between cycles
  • Uninterrupted periods (continue without a break)
Less common symptoms include:
  • A watery discharge, with an unpleasant smell.
  • Weight loss (unknown)
  • Problems with urination or an alteration in bowel movement
  • Stomach pain.

If any unusual pain or irregular vaginal bleeding is seen, consult a doctor.

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Prevention

Uterine cancer cannot be prevented. But following these steps can reduce risk:

  • Controlling diabetes.
  • Maintaining a healthy weight.
  • Using progesterone-based or combined hormonal contraceptives

Uterine cancer symptoms may resemble those of other reproductive health conditions. Hence, consult a healthcare provider for early diagnosis and cure

Common Queries

Frequently Asked Questions About Uterine Cancer Treatment in Indore

Uterine cancer begins in the uterus. The most common type is endometrial cancer, arising from the uterine lining. Uterine sarcoma is rarer and starts in the muscle wall.

Bleeding after menopause, heavy or irregular periods, bleeding between periods, watery or blood-stained discharge and pelvic pain. Postmenopausal bleeding should always be evaluated.

See a specialist at once for any bleeding after menopause or persistent abnormal bleeding. Early evaluation often finds uterine cancer at a curable stage.

Obesity, diabetes, high oestrogen exposure, never having been pregnant, late menopause, tamoxifen use and a family history of Lynch syndrome raise risk.

Pelvic ultrasound, endometrial biopsy or hysteroscopy with D&C confirm diagnosis. MRI or CT scans help stage the disease.

Stages I to IV describe how deeply the tumour invades the uterus and whether it has spread to the cervix, pelvis, lymph nodes or distant organs.

Surgery, usually hysterectomy with removal of the tubes and ovaries, is the main treatment. Lymph nodes may be assessed depending on risk.

Depending on grade, depth of invasion and molecular findings, some women need adjuvant chemotherapy, radiation or both to lower recurrence risk. Low-risk patients may need no further treatment.

Hormone therapy with progestins may be used in selected patients, including some young women with early disease who wish to preserve fertility, or in advanced hormone-sensitive tumours.

Tumours with MSI-high or dMMR features respond well to immunotherapy. Molecular testing on the tumour sample helps decide this treatment.

In carefully selected young women with early, low-grade disease, hormone-based treatment may be considered with close monitoring. This needs specialist counselling.

Surgery brings recovery time and menopause if ovaries are removed. Chemotherapy and radiation have side effects that your team manages with supportive care.

Recurrence is uncommon in early-stage disease but possible, so regular follow-up examinations are important, particularly in the first few years.

Call the clinic or fill in the appointment form. Bring ultrasound, biopsy, MRI or CT reports and surgical records, if any.