Uterine (Endometrial) Cancer

Endometrial cancer is the most common type of uterine cancer. It starts in the endometrium, the lining of the uterus. It begins as a growth of cells in the uterus. Endometrial cancer is often detected at an early stage due to its symptoms (a common symptom is irregular vaginal bleeding).

Symptoms of Uterine Cancer

Pelvic Pain
Pain during Intercourse
Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
White or Clear Vaginal Discharge (If Postmenopausal)

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Potential Causes of Uterine Cancer
    • Family history
    • Changes to cells in the uterus
    • Obesity
    • PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
    • Taking unopposed estrogen
    • Lynch syndrome
    • Diabetes
    • Ovarian diseases
Diagnosing Uterine Cancer
    • Pelvic exam
    • Transvaginal ultrasound
    • Blood tests
    • MRI scan (magnetic resonance imaging)
    • CT scan (computed tomography)
    • Endometrial biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
Treatment Options for Uterine Cancer
    • Surgery: Hysterectomy.
    • Chemotherapy: A combination of drugs is used to either destroy cancer cells or slow down the growth of cancer cells.
    • Targeted drug therapy: Targeted drugs destroy cancer cells or slow down their growth.
    • Hormone therapy: Blocks hormones, which slows down or stops the growth of cancer.
    • Radiation therapy: High-energy rays are used to kill cancer cells. Radiation therapy is rarely used for ovarian cancer.
    • Immunotherapy: Drugs help the immune system better identify and destroy cancer cells.
Stages of Uterine Cancer
    • Stage I: Cancer appears in the uterus.
    • Stage II: Cancer has spread to the cervix.
    • Stage III: Cancer has spread to the vagina, ovaries and/or lymph nodes.
    • Stage IV: Cancer has spread to the bladder and/or other organs.

How can Harakaty help?

We have programs designed specifically for women that include a combination of low-intensity movement techniques to activate pelvic floor muscles, enhance neuromuscular control, and increase body strength. Multidimensional movements help reduce or eliminate symptoms such as chronic pain, limited mobility, inflammation, and restricted blood circulation.

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