Question 1

what is the survival rate for recurrent uterine cancer?

Accepted Answer

Variable: It is dependent on the stage of the cancer, the nodal involvement, and the extent of spread of the cancer.

Question 2

can you please tell me the mean survival rate for fast spreading cervical and uterine cancer?

Accepted Answer

Difficult? to answer: Unless you provide details of the stage of this cancer, we can not give you a good answer. Besides knowing the stage it matters where the cancer has spread to and also what treatment is being done and if it is helping or failing.
Unless the treatment has been used up, there is no telling how long the patient may live because a good response to treatment or lack of it can change everything!

Question 3

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 4

how does uterine cancer affect your body?

Accepted Answer

Various way: Depending on the type of uterine cancer: it can go to another site (metastasis), which can affect the organs that it goes to. If you have a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus), along with lymph nodes in selected cases, you usually have a good outcome, depending on the tumor type and stage (where it has spread). Obviously, you cannot have any more children after this.

Question 5

i have possible uterine cancer please help what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Depends on staging: If you've been diagnosed, the next question is to determine the stage.  That would involve tests.  The stage would determine the treatment.  If you have "possible " uc, i don't know what that means -- have you had biopsy? Other tests?  An abnormal pap smear?

Question 6

does tamoxifen cause uterine cancer?

Accepted Answer

It can.: The most definitive study that looked at uterine cancer rates associated with tamoxifen found that women had twice the risk of developing uterine cancer, at a rate of 1 per 500 women per year.  This rate is far lower than the rate of breast cancer prevention;  thus, the benefits far outweigh the risks.  A better alternative after menopause is aromatase inhibitors, which do not increase this risk.

Question 7

can you tell me what are uterine cancer symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal bleeding.: Symptoms of endometrial (uterine) cancer may include: vaginal bleeding after menopause, bleeding between periods, blood-tinged discharge from the vagina, pain during sex, and pelvic pain.  Unexplained weight loss is another possibly sign.  Most uterine cancers happen in postmenopausal women. Obesity is another risk factor.  If you are concerned see a doctor or other provider or visit a clinic.

Question 8

what is the life expectancy of someone with uterine cancer?

Accepted Answer

Depends on stage: For early stage excellent prognosis.

Question 9

how can you safely have a baby if you have stage 1 uterine cancer?

Accepted Answer

It is very unlikely : That one can even get pregnant with uterine cancer. The cancerous lining inside the uterus is not compatible with developing a normal pregnancy.

Question 10

how uterine cancer spread to us? i mean by only sexually or other way?

Accepted Answer

Does not: Uterine cancer does not spread from one person to another. However, cervical cancer (which is the low end of the uterus) is caused by the human papilloma virus, which is spread by sexual intercourse and oral sex.

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