What is intrauterine cancer?
It is cancer of the uterus, the inner part of the uterus. It is the most common cancer of the female reproductive system. It is most common in postmenopausal ages, 50-60 years.
Who is at risk for intrauterine cancer?
Obesity, diabetes, advanced age, use of estrogen-only hormones, use of tamoxifen for breast cancer treatment, family history of cancer (breast cancer, intrauterine cancer, bowel cancer, ovarian cancer), late menopause, infertility.
Is there a screening test for intrauterine cancer?
It is not available. A smear, which is a cervical cancer screening test, is not a screening test for intrauterine cancer.
Is early diagnosis of intrauterine cancer possible?
It is possible during the annual gynecological examination or by examining those with abnormal menstrual bleeding.
What are the signs of intrauterine cancer?
Especially after menopause, there may be bleeding again and in the pre-menopausal period, there may be intermittent bleeding and excessive menstrual bleeding. It may manifest itself with abnormal menstrual bleeding. Or it does not give any symptoms, it is caught by chance.
What is the objective?
It is to diagnose cancer before it develops or at an early stage, when it has not spread elsewhere. For this reason, annual gynecological controls and those with abnormal menstrual bleeding should be examined in this respect.
Early diagnosis and correct treatment saves lives!!!
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What is intrauterine thickness measurement?
It is done by measuring the thickness of the uterus with vaginal ultrasound. It is used before cancer develops or to catch early cancer development.
How is increased intrauterine thickness treated?
(Endometrial hyperplasia) Occurs before cancer develops. It must be treated. It is treated with medication or surgically if necessary.
When is an intrauterine sampling performed?
It is performed at advanced ages and after menopause in patients with increased intrauterine thickness and abnormal menstrual bleeding.
How is intrauterine cancer diagnosed?
It is done by taking a sample (piece) from inside the uterus. This procedure is usually done during a vaginal examination without putting the patient to sleep. Sometimes the patient is given anesthesia. It is an easy procedure.
What is the treatment for intrauterine cancer?
Surgery. This is done with laparoscopic or robotic surgery. Open surgery is not preferred and is only performed in advanced cancers. Surgery is sufficient if the cancer has not spread outside the uterus. If it has spread outside the uterus, radiotherapy and rarely chemotherapy are required. The surgical procedure is the most important stage in the treatment of the disease. Leaving no cancerous tissue behind after the surgical procedure prolongs the patient's life and allows the patient to get rid of cancer.
Correct and safe surgery saves lives!!!
How can we prevent intrauterine cancer?
Maintain your ideal weight, control your diabetes, have annual gynecological check-ups, and consult your doctor in case of abnormal menstrual bleeding.
What is the follow-up in intrauterine cancer?
The first two years are completed in 3-month intervals and then in 5 years in 6-month intervals.
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