Uterine Cancer Questions

1. Is vaginal bleeding common after uterine cancer treatment?

   Unexpected vaginal bleeding is a concern for a woman at any stage of life.
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2. Can a person inherit uterine cancer?

   Possibly. If you are concerned about inheriting uterine cancer from other women in your family, you may have reason to be, as uterine cancer (like many other cancers) tends to run in families. Like other cancers, though, heredity is just a risk factor – it doesn’t mean you will definitely inherit ant any disease...
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3. Can a pituitary tumor cause uterine cancer?

   No, as far as I know, there is no direct link between a pituitary tumor and uterine cancer. You might think they were related, since the pituitary gland is a small organ in the brain that produces hormones that affect other organs in the body, like the uterus, and one of the risk factors of uterine cancers...
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4. Can I get pregnant after being diagnosed with uterine...

   Yes, it’s possible to still have children if you have uterine cancer and getting pregnant is something you’d like to try. Of course, uterine cancer is more common in postmenopausal women, but if you are a younger woman, you can discuss your options with your ...
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5. Can I get uterine cancer after having a hysterectomy?

   Uterine cancer is cancer of the uterus. If you receive a hysterectomy, you can not get uterine cancer. However, you can possibly get cervical cancer which is cancer at the opening of the uterus. For this reason, it is important to see your doctor and have your yearly pap smears to ensure that you do not get cervical cancer...
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6. Can soy milk help prevent uterine cancer?

   Yes, now scientists are saying soy actually reduces the chance of uterine caner. There were claims that estrogen in soy products increase risk of uterine cancer. But studies showed no evidence.
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7. Can uterine cancer cause weight gain?

   No, as far as I know there’s no correlation between uterine cancer and weight gain. In fact, unexplained weight loss is sometimes listed as one of the symptoms of uterine cancer. On the other hand, I’ve also read that obesity can be a risk factor for uterine cancer, because high levels of fat in the the body also sometimes increase the levels of estrogen...
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8. Can uterine cancer metastasize to the brain?

   Metastasize means that the cancer has spread outside of its original organ or area. Once cancer metastasizes, it becomes much harder to cure. Yes, uterine cancer can spread to the brain. Uterine cancer can spread outside the uterss to the fallopian tubes, lymph nodes, groin, and pelvis...
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9. Can uterine cancer spread to your breast?

   As with any cancer, uterine cancer can metastisize, and spread to distant areas of the body, such as the breast. However, endometrial cancers, of which uterine cancer is one, have a pattern of spread that they generally follow. It can spread by direct extension, the blood stream, the lymph system, and the shedding of cells throught the fallopian tubes...
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10. Do uterine polyps mean I have uterine cancer?

    There are many risk factors that can indicate the possiblility of uterine cancer. These risk factors include: not having children, being overweight, early menarche or late menopause (exposure to alot of estrogen), bladder infections, painful sexual intercourse or pelvic exams, and/or irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting...
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11. Does HGSIL mean I have uterine cancer?

    The presence of High grade squamous intraepithelial lesion does not indicate that an individual has malignant uterine cancer in her body. Instead, it is just a level of classification for changes in the size and shape of cells in the cervix and is often found predating cervical malignancies. HGSIL is detected through a pap smear...
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12. Does mild dsyplasia mean I have uterine cancer?

    The occurrence of mild dysplasia in the cervix does not mean that an individual is ill with uterine cancer. Mild dysplasia is the reproduction of skin cells in the cervix at a slightly quicker than normal rate, which may be a precursor to certain malignancies in the region. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) also contributes to the onset of mild dysplasia...
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13. Does uterine cancer run in families?

    Yes, if you are wondering does uterine cancer run in families, one of the risk factors (like with many cancers) is if many members of your family or a close relative has had uterine cancer. The risk is higher if it is a close family member, like a mother or a sist...
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14. How bad is stage 2 uterine cancer?

    Any cancer is bad, especially over stage 1. However stage 2 uterine cancer, while bad is still very treatable. It means that the cancer has not spread beyond the cervix. The first line treatment for stage 2 uterine cancer is a complete hysterectomy, and removal of the ovaries and surrounding lymph nodes...
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15. How dangerous is uterine cancer?

    I’ve wondered how dangerous is uterine cancer, too, and the answer is it depends on how early you catch the disease. The good news is I read that uterine cancer is one of the cancers most commonly diagnosed early and most commonly eradicated once it’s been diagn...
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16. How do you get uterine cancer?

    If you are concerned about getting uterine cancer, a good place to check out is the National Cancer Institute website, which lists causes and risk factors of the disease. Uterine cancer happens when cells mutate and grow out of control on the uterine lining, or endometrium (this is why the cancer is also referred to as endometrial cancer)...
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17. How often are uterine fibroids mistaken for uterine cancer?

    Uterine fibroids are often found in women and mistaken for uterine cancer. It actually accounts for over 25 percent of the women who initially are told that they may have uterine cancer. This mistaken diagnosis is usually cleared up after a biopsy is taken...
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18. How will uterine cancer affect my pregnancy?

    Uterine cancer happens when the endometrium grows out of control and spreads to other tissues throughout the body. Emdometrial growth is triggered by estrogen and progesterone. When being diagnosed with cancer, including uterine cancer, during pregnancy, many women are forced to make a decision regarding their health or continuing the pregnancy...
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19. Is there a link between breast and uterine cancer?

    If a woman has had uterine cancer, she is at an increased risk for breast cancer. It is related to genetics and how parts of the female body intermingle for reproduction.
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20. Is uterine cancer contagious?

    Uterine cancer, similarly to most other cancers, is developed and influenced because of a large variety of possible factors. These can include genetic factors and exposure to toxins in the environment. Your risk of uterine cancer is also affected by whether you have ever been pregnant or given birth, your menstrual health history, and other factors...
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