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Cancer that forms in tissues of the uterus. Two types of uterine cancer are endometrial cancer (cancer that begins in cells lining the uterus) and uterine sarcoma (a rare cancer that begins in muscle or other tissues in the uterus). – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Uterine Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, risk factor, diagnosis and treatment (1)


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Uterine Cancer
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Uterine Cancer
  • The uterus is a hollow organ in females located
    in the pelvis, commonly called the womb. The
    uterus functions to support fetal development
    until birth.
  • Uterine cancer occurs by the malignant growth of
    cells, which occurs by the uncontrollable growth
    of malignant tumours.
  • Non-cancer cells that form a mass are termed
    benign tumours, benign tumours can transform into
    malignant tumours.
  • Cancer can metastasis (transfer from the
    origin)to other parts of the body such as
    tissue, lymph system and blood.

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Symptoms
  • Symptoms of uterine cancer
  • Some symptoms of uterine cancer may include
  • Vaginal bleeding or spotting This includes
    vaginal bleeding between periods, prolonged
    periods, or bleeding after intercourse or after
    menopause.
  • Abnormal vaginal discharge Some women experience
    a watery or bloody discharge as a symptom of
    their disease, though this is often a sign of
    infection or other non-cancerous conditions.
  • Pelvic pain or pressure Pain during intercourse
    or at other times may be a uterine cancer
    symptom, or the sign of a less serious condition.
    Women who experience unexpected vaginal bleeding,
    spotting or unusual discharge should discuss
    these symptoms with their doctor.

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Diagnosis of uterine cancer
  • Certain diagnosis technique may include
  • Biopsy The removal of tissue from the uterus by
    inserting a thin, flexible tube and examing it
    under microscope to look for the cancer cells.
  • Physical exam and history An exam of the body to
    check general signs of health, including checking
    for signs of disease, such as lumps or anything
    else that seems unusual. A history of the
    patient's health habits and past illnesses and
    treatments will also be taken.
  • Transvaginal ultrasound exam A procedure used to
    examine the vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes, and
    bladder. Any tumour can be identified by looking
    at the sonogram.
  • CT scan (CAT scan) A procedure that makes a
    series of detailed pictures of areas inside the
    body, taken from different angles. It can be used
    to see if the tumour has spread to other body
    parts such as lymph nodes
  • Pelvic exam- A pap test may be done by the doctor
    to check for the size of the tumour and their
    present condition.
  • Chest X-ray- A chest X-ray can be done to check
    if the metastasis of tumour has reach to chest or
    not.

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Types of uterine cancer
  • Endometrial cancer  It develops in the lining of
    the uterus, called the endometrium. This is the
    most common type of uterine cancer, accounting
    for more than 95 percent of cases.
  • Uterine sarcoma- It is a more rare type of
    uterine cancer, and forms in the muscles or other
    tissues of the uterus.

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Causes and risk factors of uterine cancer
  • Exact causes of uterine cancer are not known,
    but there are certain risk factors, which are
  • Age-The risk of developing uterine cancer
    increases with age. The majority of cases occur
    in women aged 40 to 74, with only 1 of cases
    being diagnosed in women under 40.
  • Oestrogen and progesterone- The risk of
    developing uterine cancer is linked to the body's
    exposure to oestrogen and progesterone. Oestrogen
    and progesterone are the hormones that regulate
    the reproductive system in women.
  • Obesity- As, oestrogen are produced in the fatty
    tissues, it is increased in obese people. So, the
    risk also increases in obese people.
  • Reproductive history- Women with no child history
    has increased risk of uterine cancer.

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Causes and risk factors of uterine cancer
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  • Tamoxifen-Women who are treated with tamoxifen (a
    hormone treatment for breast cancer) can be at an
    increased risk of developing uterine cancer.
  • Diabetes- Women with diabetes are twice as likely
    to develop uterine cancer as women without the
    condition.
  • PCOS- Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome
    (PCOS) are at a higher risk of developing uterine
    cancer, as they have high levels of oestrogen in
    their bodies.
  • Endometrial hyperplasia -Endometrial hyperplasia
    is when the lining of the womb becomes thicker.
    Women with the condition may be at an increased
    risk of developing uterine cancer.
  • Hormone replacement therapy- Use of any hormone
    replacement therapy, may increase the risk of
    uterine cancer.

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Treatment
  • Treatments of uterine cancer
  • Treatment types may be available, which are
  • Surgery Some parts of the women reproductive
    part may be removed, different surgical methods
    must be present depending on the part to be
    removed.
  • Total hysterectomy Surgery to remove the uterus,
    including the cervix.
  • Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy Surgery to
    remove both ovaries and both fallopian tubes.
  • Radical hysterectomy Surgery to remove the
    uterus, cervix, and part of the vagina. The
    ovaries, fallopian tubes, or nearby lymph nodes
    may also be removed.
  • Radiation therapy-Radiation therapy is a cancer
    treatment that uses high-energy x-rays or other
    types of radiation to kill cancer cells or keep
    them from growing. There are two types of
    radiation therapy

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Treatment
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  • External radiation therapy uses a machine outside
    the body to send radiation toward the cancer.
  • Internal radiation therapy uses a radioactive
    substance sealed in needles, seeds, wires, or
    catheters that are placed directly into or near
    the cancer.
  • Chemotherapy-Chemotherapy is a cancer treatment
    that uses drugs to stop the growth of cancer
    cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping
    the cells from dividing.
  • Systemic chemotheraphy-When chemotherapy is taken
    by mouth or injected into a vein or muscle, the
    drugs enter the bloodstream and can reach cancer
    cells throughout the body
  • Regional chemotherapy-When chemotherapy is placed
    directly into the cerebrospinal fluid, an organ,
    or a body cavity such as the abdomen, the drugs
    mainly affect cancer cells infected areas.

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Treatment
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  • Hormone therapy-Hormone therapy is a cancer
    treatment that removes hormones or blocks their
    action and stops cancer cells from growing.
  • Biologic therapy-Biologic therapy is a treatment
    that uses the patient's immune system to fight
    cancer. Substances made by the body or made in a
    laboratory are used to boost, direct, or restore
    the body's natural defences against cancer.
  • Targeted therapy-Targeted therapy is a type of
    treatment that uses drugs or other substances to
    identify and attack specific cancer cells without
    harming normal cells.
  • Monoclonal antibodies and tyrosine kinase
    inhibitors are two types of targeted therapy in
    uterine cancer.

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