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The uterus, or womb, is an important female reproductive organ. It is the place where a baby grows when a women is pregnant. There are different types of uterine cancer. The most common type starts in the endometrium, the lining of the uterus. This type of cancer is sometimes called endometrial cancer.
The symptoms of uterine cancer include
Uterine cancer usually occurs after menopause. Being obese and taking estrogen-alone hormone replacement therapy also increase your risk. Treatment varies depending on your overall health, how advanced the cancer is and whether hormones affect its growth. Treatment is usually a hysterectomy, which is surgery to remove the uterus. Other options include hormone therapy and radiation.
National Cancer Institute
About.com: Uterine and Endometrial Cancer - Information about causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Womb - UK site provides information on uterine cancers and includes links, charities, academic organizations and medical institutions.
Fertility Drugs Do Not Raise Breast, Ovarian Or Uterine Cancer Risk - Article in Family Planning Perspectives summarizes the findings of a study in Australia.
Prince Henry's Institute of Medical Research - Leading centre for endocrine (hormone) research: focus includes breast cancer, infertility, contraception, uterine cancer, obesity and growth.
Dr. Andreas Obermair, Gynaecological Oncologist and Pelvic Surgeon - Specialises in the treatment of gynaecological cancer, laparoscopic surgery, familial gynaecological cancer and colposcopy. Information about surgery for uterine, cervical, ovarian and vulval cancer is provided. Queensland, Australia.
Women's Health - Research findings from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) on breast cancer, treatment of common uterine conditions, Cesarean sections, low birthweight, hysterectomy and alternatives, domestic violence, and health care for minority women.
Smoking Is Ugly - Created Christy Turlington to raise awareness about the effects of smoking, smoking related diseases and lung cancer. "More women died of lung cancer in 2002 than of breast, uterine, and ovarian cancer combined" Facts and quitting info.
Study questions tamoxifens link to uterine cancer - [CNN]