Question 1

does uterine cancer always come from the hpv?

Accepted Answer

No: Human papilloma virus (hpv) is associated with cervical cancer.  The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that is most susceptible to the effects of hpv infection (i.e., dysplasia and cancer).  The endometrium is the inner lining of the upper part of the uterus.  Endometrial cancer has not been proven to be associated with hpv infection.

Question 2

is uterine cancer always related to hpv?

Accepted Answer

No: Cervical cancer is related to hpv. Uterine cancer is generally not related to hpv. Good review on the two below

http://www.Cancer.Net/cancer-types/cervical-cancer

http://www.Cancer.Net/cancer-types/uterine-cancer.

Question 3

endometrial cells on a pap mean i have uterine cancer? 51 and premenopausal hpv negative gynecologist not concerned but pac is my uterine lining was at 18mm 1/15/2019 4 days before my period. on 12/19/2018 it was at 12 mm i do have large fibroids

Accepted Answer

Unlikely without Sx: Nl endometrial cells are found on a routine Pap  in a small % of women.  The following paper reports incidence of 1.4% and of those, 2.5% had abnormalities.  Significant findings were associated with abnormal bleeding: 
 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5634339/   Normal endometrial lining in premenopausal women is usually less than 11 mm, so your doctor may recommend further testing.

Question 4

can you die from uterine cancer?

Accepted Answer

It's possible: As with any cancer your risk of dying from it is related to many things including the stage of the cancer.  Typically the higher the stage the higher the chances of dying from cancer.  Stage is made up of 3 things: the local extent of the disease (t), whether there are regional lymph nodes involved (n), and whether there is any distant involvement of disease (m).

Question 5

what are the symptoms of uterine cancer?

Accepted Answer

Irregular bleeding: May be asymptotic.  Symptoms include, vaginal bleeding after menopause, prolonged periods or bleeding between periods
an abnormal, watery or blood-tinged discharge from your vagina
pelvic pain, pain during intercourse, 
anemia, weakness.  In late stages, weight loss and cachexia.

Question 6

what is the prognosis of uterine cancer?

Accepted Answer

Depends on stage: Early stage disease has excellent prognosis.

Question 7

please describe the uterine cancer mortality rates in the us?

Accepted Answer

Data from NCI:: Us national cancer institute data for endometrial cancer ("uterine" cancer):

these are cancers that form in the tissue lining the uterus. Most endometrial cancers are adenocarcinomas (cancers that begin in cells that make and release mucus and other fluids). 
Estimated new cases and deaths from endometrial (uterine corpus) cancer in the United States in 2013:
new cases: 49, 560
deaths: 8, 190.

Question 8

is uterine cancer genetic?

Accepted Answer

Possible: In a sense all cancer is "genetic" in that it occurs do to changes in dna that cause cancer formation.

However, if your questions is about familial/inherited cancer, then most uterine cancer is not from an inherited increased cancer risk. But some uterine cancer may be related to cancer risk genes such as brca 1/2 and other genes. Genetic counselors can help determine.

Question 9

how do you test for uterine cancer?

Accepted Answer

Endometrial biopsy: By having a biopsy of the endometrium done by a gynecologist.

Question 10

ways to get rid of odor from uterine cancer?

Accepted Answer

Hygiene: Clean clean  and clean  again, good hygiene, frequent change of cloths , bath  if incontinent ( Foley catheter if needed).

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