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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.
Reviewed January 2009
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Uterine cancer
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Better Health Channel
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Cancer of the uterus (uterine cancer) mostly affects women over 50. This cancer is also known as cancer of the womb, uterine cancer, endometrial cancer and cancer of the lining of the womb. Symptoms of uterine cancer may include unusual bleeding and watery, bloody discharge from the vagina. Less common symptoms include bloating and discomfort in the abdomen and pain during sex.
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Mar 2008
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Uterine cancer
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The Cancer Council Victoria
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Cancer of the uterus is also called cancer of the womb, uterine cancer, endometrial cancer or cancer of the lining of the womb. This information aims to help you understand what cancer of the uterus is and how it is diagnosed and treated.
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Jun 2007
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