Uterine Cancer (cont.)
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Cancer of the Uterus At A Glance
- Cancer of the uterus occurs most often in women
between the ages of 55 and 70 years.
- Risk factors (factors that increase chances of
developing the disease) have been identified.
- Abnormal bleeding after menopause is the most common
symptom of cancer of the uterus.
- Cancer of the uterus is diagnosed based on the
results of the pelvic examination, pap smear, biopsy of the uterus, and D and
C procedure.
- Treatment of cancer of the uterus depends on
the stage of the disease, the growth rate of the cancer, as well
as the age and health of the woman.
SOURCE: National Cancer Institute, U.S. National Institutes of Health
Last Editorial Review: 7/14/2008
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