Cancer of the Uterus

Cancer of the uterus is the most common gynaecological cancer affecting women. There are several types of cancer of the uterus, depending in which part of the uterus the cancer occurs. The majority are actually cancers of the endometrium, the lining of the uterus. Cancers can also develop in the muscle layers of the uterus.

Follow the links below for overviews about uterine cancer, as well as links to HealthInsite topic pages on the risk factors and therapies for uterine cancer.

Updated September 2007

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Risk Factors and Diagnosis of Cancer of the Uterus HealthInsite Topic Page Links to information on the causes, diagnosis, risk factors and prevention of cancer of the uterus.

Treatments for Cancer of the Uterus HealthInsite Topic Page Links to information on treatments for cancer of the uterus.