Foods that help endometrial cancer are fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes.
Taking hormonal contraceptives (birth control pills) that combine estrogen and progestin (combined oral contraceptives) decreases the risk of endometrial cancer.
The different stages of endometrial cancer are stage 1, stage 2, stage 3 and stage 4.
There are four stages of endometrial cancer: I, II, III, and IV.
Lower numbers mean that the cancer hasn't spread as much.
If you have stage IV, the cancer cells have spread to parts of the body that are farther away.
Stage I: Cancer that is confined to the uterus.
Stage II: Cancer that has spread to the cervix.
Stage III: Cancer that has spread to the vagina, ovaries, and/or lymph nodes.
Stage IV: Cancer that has spread to the urinary bladder, rectum, or organs located far from the uterus, such as the lungs or bones.
Endometrial cancer if caught soon enough can be cured through either surgery or radiation treatment.
Some types of endometrial cancer spread fast although other types of endometrial cancer spread more slowly.
Type 1 endometrial cancer grows slowly while type 2 endometrial grows more rapidly and spreads to other parts of the body.
The bleeding with endometrial cancer will be like and range from a watery and blood-streaked flow to a flow that contains more blood.
Endometrial cancer can be cured if caught and treated soon enough before it progresses too far.
The best treatment for endometrial cancer is surgery although radiation therapy is also used for treatment of some cases of endometrial cancer.
Surgery for endometrial cancer involves the removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries.
You can see endometrial cancer in an ultrasound as the ultrasound will show the endometrial polyps.
Endometrial cancer is detected and diagnosed through several different methods and tests.
Some ways endometrial cancer are detected include.
Examining the pelvis.
Using sound waves to create a picture of your uterus.
Using a scope to examine your endometrium.
Removing a sample of tissue for testing.
Performing surgery to remove tissue for testing.
For Endometrial Cancer an Ultrasound is the Key to Early Detection.
With endometrial cancer ultrasound, physicians are able to evaluate results and reach a diagnosis with speed and confidence.
The first signs of endometrial cancer are abnormal vaginal bleeding and pelvic pain.
Other first signs of endometrial cancer are.
Bleeding or discharge not related to your periods (menstruation) — over 90 percent of women diagnosed with endometrial cancer have abnormal vaginal bleeding.
Postmenopausal bleeding.
Difficult or painful urination.
Pain during intercourse.
Pain and/or mass in the pelvic area.
Unusual vaginal discharge not caused by menstruation.
Difficult or painful urination.
Pain during sex.
Pelvic pain.
Unintentional weight loss
The first sign of uterine cancer is abnormal vaginal bleeding.
The abnormal vaginal bleeding with uterine cancer can range from a watery and blood-streaked flow to a flow that contains more blood.
Vaginal bleeding during or after menopause is often a sign of a problem.
A thick uterine lining does not mean you have cancer but it can develop into cancer later on down the road.
An endometrial thickness > 11 mm in a postmenopausal woman without vaginal bleeding carries a risk of cancer of approximately 6.7%, and is similar to that of a postmenopausal woman with bleeding and an endometrial thickness > 5 mm.
Having some endometrial thickening is normal as you age and experience changes in your body.
Although too much endometrial thickening can be a problem especially if you experience abnormal bleeding, discharge, pelvic pain, or other changes in the way their body feels you should consult a doctor to receive proper treatment.
The condition of endometrial hyperplasia is not dangerous itself but it can lead to cancer and become dangerous.
When the endometrium, the lining of the uterus, becomes too thick, it is called endometrial hyperplasia.
This condition is not cancer, but in some cases, it can lead to cancer of the uterus.
Treatment for endometrial hyperplasia usually involves an injection of Progestin.
Progestins work by causing changes in the uterus.
After the amount of progestins in the blood drops, the lining of the uterus begins to come off and vaginal bleeding occurs (menstrual period).
Progestins help other hormones start and stop the menstrual cycle.
Mild or simple cases of endometrial hyperplasia can go away on its own and even when doing hormonal treatments.
Most cases of endometrial hyperplasia are curable and easily treatable.
In most women with this type of endometrial hyperplasia, the cells in the lining of the womb will go back to normal by themselves.
However, your Doctor may recommend some hormone treatment to help the cells go back to normal.
The symptoms of endometrial hyperplasia are.
Menstrual bleeding that is heavier or longer lasting than usual.
Menstrual cycles (amount of time between periods) that are shorter than 21 days.
Menstrual bleeding between menstrual periods.
Not having a period (pre-menopause).
Post-menopause uterine bleeding.
Endometrial hyperplasia is a condition that means the lining of the uterus is growing or grows too thick.
Endometrial hyperplasia is caused by too much estrogen or not enough progesterone.
Both of these hormones play roles in the menstrual cycle.
Estrogen makes the cells grow, while progesterone signals the shedding of the cells.
A hormonal imbalance can produce too many cells or abnormal cells.
In most cases it can take endometrial hyperplasia up to 20 years to become cancer as it's mostly slow growing.
Endometrial Hyperplasia does not always lead to cancer but it can.
When the endometrium, the lining of the uterus, becomes too thick, it is called endometrial hyperplasia.
This condition is not cancer, but in some cases, it can lead to cancer of the uterus.
Mild or simple hyperplasia, the most common type, has a very small risk of becoming cancer.
It may go away on its own or after treatment with hormone therapy.
If the hyperplasia is called “atypical,” it has a higher chance of becoming a cancer.
The first signs of endometrial cancer include.
Unusual vaginal discharge without signs of blood.
Difficult or painful urination.
Pain during intercourse.
Pain and/or a mass in the pelvic area.
Unintentional weight loss.
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.
Vaginal bleeding during or after menopause is often a sign of a problem.
If you have symptoms, your doctor may perform an endometrial biopsy or a transvaginal ultrasound.
These tests can be used to help diagnose or rule out uterine cancer.
Your doctor may do this test in his or her office, or may refer you to another doctor.
Some types of endometrial cancer spread quickly while other types of endometrial cancer spread more slowly.
If left untreated, endometrial cancer can spread to the bladder or rectum, or it can spread to the vagina, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and more distant organs.
Fortunately, endometrial cancer grows slowly and, with regular checkups, is usually found before spreading very far.
The most common type of endometrial cancer (type 1) grows slowly.
It most often is found only inside the uterus. Type 2 is less common.
It grows more rapidly and tends to spread to other parts of the body.
Endometrial cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the uterus.
The uterus is the hollow, pear-shaped pelvic organ where fetal development occurs.