Cancer cells are graded based on how much they look like normal cells. Grades 1, 2, and 3 are used. Cells that look very different from normal cells are given a higher grade 3 and tend to grow faster.
Ask the doctor to explain the grade of your cancer. The grade helps the doctor decide which treatment is best for you. If you have endometrial cancer, the doctor will want to find out how far it has spread. This is called staging. The stage describes the growth or spread of the cancer through the endometrium and the uterus.
It also tells if the cancer has spread to other parts of your body that are close by or farther away. Your cancer can be stage 1, 2, 3, or 4. The lower the number, the less the cancer has spread. A higher number, like stage 4, means a more serious cancer that has spread beyond the endometrium. Be sure to ask the doctor about the cancer stage and what it means for you. There are many ways to treat endometrial cancer. Surgery is the main treatment for most women, but sometimes more than one kind of treatment can be used.
A hysterectomy takes out the uterus and cervix. There are many ways to do this surgery. Sometimes the ovaries and fallopian tubes are taken out at the same time. Nearby lymph nodes may also be taken out to see if they contain cancer cells. Any type of surgery can have risks and side effects. Ask the doctor what you can expect. If you have problems, let your doctors know. Doctors who treat women with endometrial cancer should be able to help you with any problems that come up.
This may be called palliative care or supportive care. It is often started soon after diagnosis and continued throughout treatment. Be sure to talk with your health care team about the symptoms you experience, including any new symptoms or a change in symptoms. The next section in this guide is Diagnosis. It e xplains what tests may be needed to learn more about the cause of the symptoms. Use the menu to choose a different section to read in this guide.
Abnormal results from a Pap test see Diagnosis Pain in the pelvic area The most common symptom of endometrial cancer is abnormal vaginal bleeding, ranging from a watery and blood-streaked flow to a flow that contains more blood.
Types of Cancer. A slight twinge or ache, a spot of unusual discharge or bleeding, or a change in mood or energy can all be easy to brush off. But her GP quickly ordered some tests, and Jenny found out that the cause of her bleeding was uterine cancer. After her experience, Jenny wants all women to know how important it is to pay attention to changes in their body that could point to uterine cancer. But you need to look after yourself and tell your GP, because they could indicate a lot more is going on.
Uterine cancer, or cancer of the uterus or womb, is cancer that occurs in the uterus of a woman. In , 3, Australian women were diagnosed with uterine cancer. You can read more about the risk factors for uterine cancer on the Cancer Australia website. Not all women will have bleeding, however, and there are other signs of uterine cancer to be aware of. Try not to be embarrassed, the doctor or nurse will be used to talking about these kinds of symptoms.
Having them does not definitely mean you have womb cancer. But it's important to get the symptoms checked by a GP. Do not wait to contact a GP.
This is because if they're caused by cancer, finding it early can mean it's easier to treat.
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