June Is Uterine Cancer Awareness Month. No matter what age we are, it is important to get any bleeding or periods pattern changes, checked.
Uterine Cancer Age
At what age does uterine cancer most frequently occur?
In Uterine Cancer: Fast Facts the International Gynecologic Cancer Society [IGCS] note:
- “Uterine cancer most frequently occurs in women over the age of 45, though it can affect younger women”.
Uterine Cancer
What is uterine cancer?
Depending on the Source the definition of uterine cancer may vary. In Uterine Cancer: Types of Uterine Cancer the IGCS’s definition is:
There are two primary types of uterine cancer:
- Endometrial cancer, which is the most common form of uterine cancer. Endometrial cancer begins in the inner lining of the womb, known as the endometrium
- Uterine sarcoma forms in the muscles and supporting tissues of the uterus. It is rare in comparison to other uterine cancers”.
Uterine Cancer Risk Factors
What are uterine cancer risk factors?
In Uterine Cancer: Risk Factors the IGCS explain:
Menopause
Is there an association between menopause and uterine cancer?
In Uterine Cancer: Uterine Cancer Basics – Types the [United States] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention note:
In Womb (Uterus) Cancer: Causes – Who Is More Likely To Get Womb Cancer the (United Kingdom) NHS elaborate on:
You cannot get womb cancer if you’ve had surgery to remove your womb (hysterectomy)”.
Postmenopausal Bleeding
Is postmenopausal bleeding or bleeding after menopause, normal?
No, no, no. In Postmenopausal Bleeding the (United Kingdom) NHS elaborate on:
You have postmenopausal bleeding, even if:
- It’s only happened once
- There’s only a small amount of blood, spotting, or pink or brown discharge
- You do not have any other symptoms
- You’re not sure if it’s blood”.
Who is a GP?
Depending on the Source and/or Depending on the Country, a GP may be a qualified and registered general practitioner, a medical practitioner, a medical doctor or a doctor.
Health Care Provider
What if I think I have uterine cancer symptoms?
If you think you have uterine cancer symptoms, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this as soon as possible.
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