Category: uterine-cancer

Women who use chemical hair-straightening products may be at higher risk for uterine cancer than women who don’t, according to a new large study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Study participants who reported frequent use of hair-straightening products, defined as more than four times in the previous year, were more than twice as… Continue reading Hair-Straightening Products May Raise Uterine Cancer Risk

Women with uterine (or endometrial) cancer have a good prognosis, especially when diagnosed early. Your doctor will discuss your options for treatment, based on the type of uterine cancer you have as well as other factors. Basically, the choices may include: Surgery Hormone medication Chemotherapy Radiation A combination of the above Uterine Cancer Surgery The… Continue reading Uterine Cancer Treatment

What are the warnings signs of uterine (or endometrial) cancer? Uterine cancer can cause symptoms early in the course of the cancer, as well as during more advanced stages. Perhaps the most significant early warning sign is unusually heavy or prolonged vaginal bleeding. In fact, roughly 90 percent of women diagnosed with this cancer report abnormal… Continue reading Uterine Cancer Symptoms

Uterine cancer is the most common gynecological cancer in the United States, and it most commonly occurs after menopause. (1) It is one of six cancers classified as a gynecological cancer. These are the other five: (2) Cervical cancer Ovarian cancer Vaginal cancer Vulvar cancer Fallopian tube cancer Uterine cancer forms in the uterus, the… Continue reading What Is Uterine Cancer? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

The condition, though non-cancerous, is sometimes associated with uterine cancer. Endometrial hyperplasia describes a condition in which the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium, becomes too thick. The condition itself is not cancerous; however, it sometimes can lead to uterine cancer. What Causes Endometrial Hyperplasia? If your body has too much of the hormone estrogen without… Continue reading Endometrial Hyperplasia

Exposure to chemicals found in hundreds of household products — including many soaps and shampoos — has long been associated with an increased risk of uterine fibroids. Now a new study offers fresh evidence that these chemicals, known as phthalates, can directly cause fibroids. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), phthalates… Continue reading Common Chemicals in Personal-Care Products Cause Uterine Fibroids