10 Facts Women Should Know About Endometrial Cancer

The most common cancer of the reproductive organs in American women is endometrial cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that for the year 2017, around 61,380 new cases of cancer of the body of the uterus will be diagnosed and about 10,920 women will die from cancers of the uterine body. These figures include both endometrial cancers and uterine sarcomas. Since endometrial cancer is a fairly common cancer in women, the more women know the facts about this disease, the greater their chance of knowing what symptoms to be aware of in order to have it diagnosed as early as possible, improving the likelihood of survival. Here are 10 facts all women should be know about endometrial cancers: 1. It forms in the lining of the uterus Endometrial cancer starts in the lining of the uterus. This lining is called the endometrium. The endometrium is the mucous membrane lining the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for possible implantation of an embryo. In the early stages, the disease is asymptomatic until it reaches a later, more advanced stage. This makes it imperative women seek medical care when they first have symptoms. 2. There is no known cause At this time, the exact cause of endometrial cancer is unknown. Some researchers believe that there is a factor that triggers a genetic mutation within cells in the endometrium. Healthy cells grow, multiply and then die at a specific rate. Cancerous or abnormal cells grow and multiple out of control and ...
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