What is Uterine Body Cancer?

Description of the disease:

Uterine body cancer is a malignant tumor that forms from cells of the uterine body. It can develop in different parts of this organ and have different growth patterns.

Classification:

• Endometrioid cancer
• Serous cancer
• Adenocarcinoma

Symptoms:

• Abnormal bleeding
• Painful menstruation
• Lower abdominal pain
• Increased vaginal discharge

Causes:

The exact causes of uterine body cancer are unknown, but risk factors include hormonal imbalances, obesity, early onset of menstruation, and late onset of menopause.

Diagnosis:

Diagnosis includes ultrasound, biopsy, MRI, and CT scans.

Treatment:

Treatment may include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy, as well as hormonal therapy.

Prevention:

Prevention includes a healthy lifestyle, regular check-ups with a gynecologist, and timely treatment of hormonal imbalances.

Physician:

A gynecologic oncologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of uterine body cancer.