A member asked:

I have had large uterine fibroids in the uterus for a one year now , can they turn or become cancerous ? i bleed a lot & protruding stomach .

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Abraham Morse answered

Very rarely: A mass in the uterus that looks like a fibroid can be cancer. Sounds like you are having symptoms from the mass. You should consult a gyn surgeon.

Dr Robinson and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/21/2014

5.2k views

Thank

The overall risk: Is low, but there is some evidence that women with fibroids should be monitored more closely for uterine cancer. Here is a recent article to discuss with your doctor. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/21925719/.

Answered 4/14/2013

5.2k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I have had large uterine fibroids in the uterus for a one year now , can they turn or become cancerous ? i bleed a lot & protruding stomach .

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Abraham Morse answered

Dr Robinson and another doctor agreed

Dr. Cliff Robinson answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

GYN's Can large fibroids (3) ON top OF uterus cause Sunkening IN of Ankle?Could it be they are pressing on the ORGANS ?I'm Anemic due heavy bleeding

A member asked:

27 yrs old unmarried.Recently, laparoscopic surgery done (removing large 8cm uterus fibroid).After surgery, how many days bleeding goes on?

A member asked:

Could there be a bigger problem? Gallbladder removal, ibs, total thyroidectomy, fibroid on my uterus, and now extreme rectal bleeding. I'm 22. Help!

A member asked:

My doctor said that they found something hard on my stomach or uterus. It was few weeks ago. I am 32. I have to go back on the 26 next month. I hope it's not fibroids. I want to be a mom one day?

A member asked:

Can you describe symptoms of uterus infection after fibroid removal surgery? I had the surgery 6 months ago, now have bleeding between periods

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Can a tumor and fibroids on my uterus be from to many lower stomach CT scans done from the radiation.Test said no cancer but i'm worried lab mistake?

If a doctor said that they found something hard on the uterus or stomach, is it fibroids or stomach issue? I am 32 year old woman that wants kids one day and I am a bit worried. My doctor discovered it few ago. I go back on the 26 next month?

Grandma had a tumor operartion and after some years diagnosed with cancer. My mother had similar type of tumor operation(Fibroid Uterus) 4 years back. Now worried about my mother. As cancer is genetic in many cases . What should I do now?

How can I control pinpoint bleeding on my bladder? I had uterine fibroids two years ago, and had the uterus removed.

During hysteoscopy a very small polyp which my gynae said was sessile and like a fibroid at the entrance to uterus was found (not on cervix). Report says polyp. It has been removed using myosure. Im 25, cancer? If it was cancer is it now removed ?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?