Question 1

is an enlarged uterus a sure sign of uterine cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: An enlarged uterus is not a "sure" sign of uterine cancer.  The uterus can be enlarged for other reasons including fibroids.  It is important to be evaluated by your doctor so that he/she can do a compete evaluation.

Question 2

i have a thickened endometrial lining that is 17.5 mm (6 days past last day of period), it had been 16.4 the month before. other findings were slightly enlarged uterus and some fluid found. abnormal bleeding, etc. is it cancer? biopsy done, waiting.

Accepted Answer

Thick uterine lining: At age 33, a woman not on oral (low dose) contraceptives produces a lot more estrogen as a function of increased stimulation of the ovaries to produce ovulation.  This can cause increased growth of other estrogen sensitive areas.  It is  unlikely to be a malignancy at this age.  A benign biopsy will provide guidance for other hormonal therapy to remedy this situation.

Question 3

had transvaginal ultrasound. everything ok except of enlarged uterus and potentially growing fibroid (2cm).could doc misinterpret fibroid for cancer?

Accepted Answer

Follow up: It is unusual for cancer for your age ,but you should have follow up and if growing you should have biopsy.

Question 4

abnormal pap smear-enlarged uterus(11cm)left complex ovarian cyst(new since 7/31/15)and thickening endometrium(10mm)possibly cancer?lower abd pain24/7

Accepted Answer

A cornucopia: You have 5 major reasons for seeing a GYN MD now. This is the "horn of plenty" of symptoms that need immediate evaluation. Surgery may be in your immediate future after biopsy and evaluation.

Question 5

30 yr old female, thyroid cancer in 2015, ultrasound showed an enlarged uterus. family history of uterine and cervical cancer ( mom and both sisters).

Accepted Answer

Follow up with MD: You need to follow up with the GYN MD to determine the source of the uterine enlargement. With your family history of various cancers it is imperative that you do so soon as some of these cancers are genetically transmitted.

Question 6

49 yrs old, no period in almost 2 yrs. started bleeding heavy, lasted 1 week. had trans vaginal ultrasound. showed enlarged uterus with heterogeneous myometrium. ill defined endometrium. thickness was 6mm. having d&c with hysterscopy. cancer?

Accepted Answer

: The information you have shared so far does not mean cancer however the D&amp;C with hysteroscopy is diagnostic to find out if there is cancer. It looks like you may have fibroid which is very common by this age and you may be having the bleeding because of the fibroid but it is best to be certain there is no cancer.

Question 7

whats is the exact cause of uterus cancer?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: We do not know "exact" cause of uterine cancers. It has to do with genetic makeup, levels of hormones, and age. All these are just predisposing factors, not causes. Any cancer is ultimately caused by genetic mutations in the cells which make them cancerous.

Question 8

please help!! if i had any form of ovarian or uterus cancer, would i lose my appetite?!

Accepted Answer

You sound very: fearful. I remember studying ovarian cancer in medical school. Although my health was perfect - I got all worried about whether I had ovarian cancer (yes, that was a bit neurotic). Are you searching for possible symptoms due to a fear you are carrying? If you have significant bonafide symptoms that would suggest a gynecologic problem then see your physician for complete eval. If you are  a worrier

Question 9

i was told i have level 3 uterus cancer, what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

On a 1 to 4 scale: Doctors like to say how far advanced a cancer is on a scale of 1 to 4. The specifics of each cancer can vary somewhat,  but a stage 1 cancer is small and hasn't spread much, and usually does not require much treatment. A stage 3 is bigger, may have spread around where it originally started, but hasn't spread throughout the body. It usually needs surgery combined with other treatments like chemo.

Question 10

how to prevent uterus cancer?

Accepted Answer

Exercise!: Most uterine cancer is estrogen dependent, thus maintaining a healthy weight (bmi of < 25) will decrease risk.  Avoiding diabetes and high blood pressure will help.  Birth control pills can also help lower your risk for uterine cancer.  Exercise, along with a healthy diet is going to benefit..  Most important though is to see your doctor if you have breakthrough bleeding or heavy periods.

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Is an enlarged uterus a sure sign of uterine cancer?

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I have a thickened endometrial lining that is 17.5 mm (6 days past last day of period), it had been 16.4 the month before. other findings were slightly enlarged uterus and some fluid found. abnormal bleeding, etc. is it cancer? biopsy done, waiting.

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Had transvaginal ultrasound. everything ok except of enlarged uterus and potentially growing fibroid (2cm).could doc misinterpret fibroid for cancer?

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Abnormal pap smear-enlarged uterus(11cm)left complex ovarian cyst(new since 7/31/15)and thickening endometrium(10mm)possibly cancer?lower abd pain24/7

A member asked:

30 yr old female, thyroid cancer in 2015, ultrasound showed an enlarged uterus. family history of uterine and cervical cancer ( mom and both sisters).

A member asked:

49 yrs old, no period in almost 2 yrs. started bleeding heavy, lasted 1 week. had trans vaginal ultrasound. showed enlarged uterus with heterogeneous myometrium. ill defined endometrium. thickness was 6mm. having d&c with hysterscopy. cancer?

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Whats is the exact cause of uterus cancer?

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Please help!! if i had any form of ovarian or uterus cancer, would i lose my appetite?!

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I was told i have level 3 uterus cancer, what does that mean?

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How to prevent uterus cancer?

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