Cancer Of The Uterus

Most uterine cancer are endometriod (that is, originating in the lining of the uterus). After breast, colorectal, and lung cancer, endometrial cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the women and the most common pelvic neoplasm.

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Cumulative exposure to estrogen (major) Infertility Diabetes Hypertension Gallbladder disease Obesity

Gynecologic examination Endometrial aspiration or biopsy Ultrasonography

Total hysterectomy Salpingooophorectomy Node sampling Radiotherapy Progestin therapy

Total Hysterectomy Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy Node sampling Whole pelvis radio therapy Vaginal intracavitary radiation Surgery Radiation Hormonal therapy Chemotherapy Progestin therapy