There are two types of uterine cancer, endometrial cancer and uterine sarcoma. Obesity, hormone replacement therapy and having gone through menopause increase a woman's risk for uterine cancer.
United States Statistics
United States Statistics
- New cases: Estimated 40,100 in 2008NCI: Endometrial Cancer
- Deaths: Estimated 7,470 in 2008NCI: Endometrial Cancer
- 95% of new cases will be endometrialACS: What Are the Key Statistics About Uterine Sarcoma?
- Incidence of uterine sarcoma decreasing by 1% per year since 1992ACS: What Are the Key Statistics About Uterine Sarcoma?
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What is the best treatment for stage 1B uterine sarcoma?(1 Answer)
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DEFINITION ---quote--- A uterine sarcoma is a malignant tumor that arises from the smooth muscle or connective tissue of the uterus. If the lesion originates from the stroma ...
Does increased body fat increase the chance of certain cancers?(1 Answer)
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Yes. Increased body fat is metabolically active, meaning it produces hormones just like organs. In particular it is known to produce estrogen, making over weight women at higher ...
Which celebrities are currently fighting cancer?(1 Answer)
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Fran Drescher was diagnosed with stage I uterine cancer in June 2001. Edie Falco was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003. Broadcast journalist and political commentator Cokie Roberts ...
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Fast Facts
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Occurs exclusively in women
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Types
Endometrial cancer, uterine sarcoma
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