What causes uterine cancer? what are the symptoms? what are the treatments options?

Question

Uterine cancer is of 2 types. 1. Body of uterus cancer- causes- infertility, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, family history, pcos. Symptoms- abnormal and heavy bleeding and pain abdomen. Treatment options- surgery (radical surgery- that should be done only be expert gynecologists who are trained in oncology, not general gynec), post-operative radiation/ chemo, hormone therapy. 2. Cancer of cervix of uterus (the mouth of uterus)- causes- hpv infection, not having cervical screening, infection from male partners, multiple sex partners, cigarette smoking. Symptoms- abnormal bleeding, especially the bleeding in the middle of cycle and unpredictable bleeding, bleeding after intercourse and pain, abnormal white discharge. Treatment options- wertheim's hysterectomy operation in early stage and radiation and chemo in late stage.

Sujoy Dasgupta · Accepted Answer

Uterine cancer is of 2 types. 1. Body of uterus cancer- causes- infertility, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, family history, pcos. Symptoms- abnormal and heavy bleeding and pain abdomen. Treatment options- surgery (radical surgery- that should be done only be expert gynecologists who are trained in oncology, not general gynec), post-operative radiation/ chemo, hormone therapy. 2. Cancer of cervix of uterus (the mouth of uterus)- causes- hpv infection, not having cervical screening, infection from male partners, multiple sex partners, cigarette smoking. Symptoms- abnormal bleeding, especially the bleeding in the middle of cycle and unpredictable bleeding, bleeding after intercourse and pain, abnormal white discharge. Treatment options- wertheim's hysterectomy operation in early stage and radiation and chemo in late stage.