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The term '''uterine cancer''' may refer to one of several different types of cancer which occur in the [[uterus]]. These include | The term '''uterine cancer''' may refer to one of several different types of cancer which occur in the [[uterus]]. These include [[endometrial cancer]]s, [[cervical cancer]], [[uterine sarcoma|sarcomas]] of the [[myometrium]], or muscular layer of the uterus, are most commonly [[leiomyosarcoma]]s. | ||
Uterine cancer usually occurs after menopause. Being obese and taking estrogen-alone hormone replacement therapy also increase your risk. Treatment varies depending on your overall health, how advanced the cancer is and whether hormones affect its growth. Treatment is usually a hysterectomy, which is surgery to remove the uterus. Other options include hormone therapy and radiation. | Uterine cancer usually occurs after menopause. Being obese and taking estrogen-alone hormone replacement therapy also increase your risk. Treatment varies depending on your overall health, how advanced the cancer is and whether hormones affect its growth. Treatment is usually a hysterectomy, which is surgery to remove the uterus. Other options include hormone therapy and radiation. | ||
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Revision as of 02:05, 18 September 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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Overview
The term uterine cancer may refer to one of several different types of cancer which occur in the uterus. These include endometrial cancers, cervical cancer, sarcomas of the myometrium, or muscular layer of the uterus, are most commonly leiomyosarcomas.
Uterine cancer usually occurs after menopause. Being obese and taking estrogen-alone hormone replacement therapy also increase your risk. Treatment varies depending on your overall health, how advanced the cancer is and whether hormones affect its growth. Treatment is usually a hysterectomy, which is surgery to remove the uterus. Other options include hormone therapy and radiation.