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I lost my mom for endoetrium cancer stge 4.we found tht in adv state.is der any test we cld find endo cancer in stg1? how could i saved my mom.pls hlp

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

Unavoidable: There was no way that you could have prevented your mother's death. You are not that powerful. Don't blame yourself. The earliest sign of endometrial cancer is post-menopausal vaginal bleeding. That always requires investigation. Screening tests are not useful in endometrial or ovarian cancer, but Pap smears as a screening for cervical cancer saves lives.

Answered 2/9/2015

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Endometrial cancer: I am very sorry to hear about your mother. People with endometrial cancer usually present with abnormal uterine bleeding. Some people don't see their doctor and ignore this for months, sometimes years. There is nothing a relative can do if the patient never confides that there is anything wrong. An endometrial biopsy is performed and usually reveals the diagnosis. You did nothing wrong.

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