Uterine Cancer

Uterine Cancer

“Most uterine cancers are found in women who are
going through or who have gone through menopause—
the time of life when your menstrual periods stop”.1

Umbrella

What may the Uterine Cancer Umbrella include?

Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:

  • Cancer of the Uterus
  • Endometrial Cancer
  • Sarcoma of the Uterus
  • Uterine Cancer
  • Uterus Cancer
  • Womb Cancer

Uterus

What is the uterus?

DotS the definition of uterus may vary. The (United States) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) definition is:

“The uterus is the pear-shaped organ in a woman’s pelvis (between the hip bones). The uterus, also called the womb, is where the baby grows when a woman is pregnant”.2

Uterine Cancer

What is uterine cancer?

DotS the definition of uterine cancer may vary. In Uterine Cancer: Types of Uterine Cancer the International Gynecologic Cancer Society’s (IGCS) definition is:

“Uterine cancer is a disease in which cancer cells form in the tissues of the uterus, also known as the womb.

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”.3

Signs and Symptoms

What may be signs and symptoms of endometrial cancer?

In Uterine Cancer: Signs and Symptoms the IGCS explain:

“These are the most common signs and symptoms of uterine/endometrial cancer. If you experience any of these signs, always talk to your doctor, especially if you have the risk factors.

  • Vaginal bleeding after menopause
  • Bleeding between periods
  • An abnormal watery or blood-tinged vaginal discharge
  • Pelvic pain or pressure”.4

Cause

What causes the most common type of uterine cancer, endometrial cancer?

In Womb Cancer: Risks and Cause of Womb Cancer the (United Kingdom) Cancer Research UK elaborate on:

“Being overweight or obese is one of the biggest risks of womb cancer in the UK. There are some other risk factors that can increase your risk of developing womb cancer”.5

Risk Factors

What are risk factors for uterine cancer?

Uterine CancerIn Uterine Cancer: Risk Factors the IGCS explain:

  • “Age older than 50. Uterine cancer occurs most often after menopause
  • Obesity. Excess body fat alters the body’s balance of hormones
  • Trouble getting pregnant or having fewer than five periods in a year before starting menopause
  • Family history of or having Lynch Syndrome, an inherited syndrome that increases the risk of certain cancers. Those with close family members who have had uterine, colon, or ovarian cancer should discuss their risk with their doctor
  • Changes in the balance of female hormones in the body. The ovaries make two main female hormones — estrogen and progesterone. Fluctuations in the balance of these hormones cause changes in the endometrium
  • Taking estrogen by itself (without progesterone) for hormone replacement during menopause
  • Use of tamoxifen, a hormone therapy drug used to prevent and treat certain types of breast cancer
  • Existing medical conditions including:
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Metabolic syndrome
    • Endometrial hyperplasia
    • Polycystic ovarian syndrome
    • Lynch Syndrome”.6

Age

Is there an association between age and uterine cancer?

In Uterine Cancer: Fast Facts the IGCS note:

  • “Uterine cancer most frequently occurs in women over the age of 45, though it can affect younger women”.7

Menopause

Is there an association between menopause and uterine cancer?

In Uterine Cancer: Uterine Cancer Basics – Types the CDC note:

“All women are at risk for uterine cancer as long as they have a uterus, and the risk increases with age. Most uterine cancers are found in women who are going through or who have gone through menopause—the time of life when your menstrual periods stop”.8

In Womb (Uterus) Cancer: Causes – Who Is More Likely To Get Womb Cancer the (United Kingdom) NHS elaborate on:

“Womb cancer is most common in women who’ve been through menopause. It can affect anyone with a womb.

You cannot get womb cancer if you’ve had surgery to remove your womb (hysterectomy)”.9

In Cancer Facts for Women: Endometrial Cancer the American Cancer Society (ACS) note:

“Endometrial cancer starts in the inner lining of the uterus. It is the fourth most common cancer in women.

The risk of endometrial cancer is linked with excess body weight and not being physically active. Other things that increase risk include uterine estrogen exposure from estrogen-only menopause hormonal therapy, late menopause, and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Medical conditions like Lynch syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and tamoxifen treatment for breast cancer can also play a role”.10

Common or Not

How common is uterine cancer?

In June Is Uterine Cancer Awareness Month: Most Common Gynecologic Cancer on the Rise the IGCS elaborate on:

“Uterine cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer in North America, Europe, and Australia, making up nearly 50% of all gynecologic cancer cases in high-income countries. Incidence and mortality are also expected to rise in low- and middle-income areas due to increasing obesity rates, aging populations, and limited access to early detection and treatment”.11
Uterine Cancer

Pap Test

Does the Pap test screen for uterine cancer?

No. According to the CDC:

“There are no screening tests for uterine cancer in women who do not have any signs or symptoms. The Pap test does not screen for uterine cancer”.12

Does the Pap test screen for endometrial cancer?

No. The ACS note:

“There are no screening tests or exams to find endometrial cancer early in women at average risk”.13

Health Care Provider

What if I think I have uterine cancer?

If you think you have uterine cancer, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. The (United States) Mayo Clinic explain:

“See your healthcare professional as soon as you can if you bleed from your vagina after menopause”.14

In Womb (Uterus) Cancer: Overview – Get Your Symptoms Checked the NHS note:

“It’s important to get any symptoms of womb cancer checked as soon as possible. Finding it earlier makes it easier to treat”.15

Cancer Australia explain:

“If you have been told you have ‘cancer of the uterus’, ‘cancer of the womb’ or ‘uterine cancer’, and you are not sure if it is endometrial cancer or uterine sarcoma, check with your doctor”.16

The CDC also note:

“If your doctor says that you have uterine cancer, ask to be referred to a gynecologic oncologist—a doctor who has been trained to treat gynecologic cancers, including uterine cancer. This doctor will work with you to create a treatment plan”.17

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  1. Uterine Cancer: Uterine Cancer Basics – Types. 09 September 2024. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/uterine-cancer/about/ Accessed: 12 May 2026
  2. Uterine Cancer: Uterine Cancer Basics – What It Is. 09 September 2024. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/uterine-cancer/about/ Accessed: 12 May 2026
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  17. Uterine Cancer: Treatment of Uterine Cancer – How Is Uterine Cancer Treated? 09 September 2024. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/uterine-cancer/treatment/ Accessed: 12 May 2026
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