Question 1

is endometrial cancer slow to develop had d&c hysteroscopy polypectomy 5mths ago path no signs of anything now new polyp gonna remove chance cancer ?

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Odds : The odds of having a cancerous growth within a polyp is fairly small. Risk factors such as not having any kids, history of irregular periods, advanced age, obesity can increase your chances of having uterine malignancy. However, as a whole the odds are still small. if a negative biopsy has been done in the past, you can be reasonably assured for now. They may sample your lining again in the future

Question 2

what is endometrial cancer?

Accepted Answer

Uterine lining: A cancer that starts in the endometrium, which is the inner longing of the uterus.

Question 3

how is endometrial cancer treated?

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Surgery first: Endometrial cancer is first treated with surgery.  This surgery will give results that will help determine the final stage of your cancer.  Based on this and other information from your pathology report radiation and or chemotherapy may be recommended following surgery.

Question 4

could an iud cause endometrial cancer?

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No, the opposite!: An IUD is an intra-uterine device, an extremely effective method of contraception. Endometrial cancer is most often caused by exposure of the body to lots of estrogen. Because the IUD either contains no hormones or contains progesterone, it does not cause endometrial cancer. In fact, progestogen containing iuds (such as the mirena) may protect against endometrial cancer.

Question 5

can an 18 year old get endometrial cancer?

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No, except...: ...That anything is possible.  However, for a long time the position of gynecologists has been that under the age of 30, the probability of endometrial cancer being the source of abnormal vaginal bleeding was so small as to not justify endometrial biopsy. However, any abnormal vaginal bleeding requires careful analysis and a satisfactory diagnosis.

Question 6

how fast does stage 3 endometrial cancer spread?

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Already spread: Endometrial cancer (EC) is surgically staged. By definition, a stage 3 EC has already spread outside of the uterus and may involve the membrane lining (serosa), the vagina, the tissue adjacent to the uterus (adnexa) and may include the ovaries and the tissue that separates the upper portion of the cervix from the bladder (parametrium).

Question 7

how is endometrial (uterine) cancer typically treated?

Accepted Answer

Surgery first: Endometrial cancer is standardly treated with surgery first.  The surgery helps determine a patients stage.  Based on their stage and features on their pathology report from their surgery they may be recommended to have further treatment with either chemotherapy and or radiation.

Question 8

are there proven ways to help prevent endometrial cancer?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: There are no proven ways to prevent endometrial cancer, but there may be ways to decrease risk. Estrogen-only pills and being overweight increase risk. There are also hereditary factors. Weight loss (if you are overweight) combination contraceptives, increased physical activity, low fat, high fiber diet may lower risk. See
http://www.Cancer.Gov/cancertopics/pdq/prevention/endometrial/patient.

Question 9

can you tell me the symptoms of endometrial (uterine) cancer?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding: The most common presenting symptom of endometrial cancer is post-menopausal bleeding.  It this happens you should be evaluated by a physician.

Question 10

are atypical glandular cells associated with endometrial cancer?

Accepted Answer

Endometrium: From literature from the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology from 2001 and since literature has associated atypical glandular cells with both cervical and endometrial cancer. Typically this will lead to biopsy of endometrium or conization of cervix. Discuss with your provider best course of action.

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