Oncology: Uterine Cancer Flashcards
Nearly all (95%) uterine cancers are adenocarcinoma
Uterine Cancer
Staging of Uterine Cancer
Cancer has invaded the cervix
Stage 2
Staging of Uterine Cancer
Highest level of invasiveness, the cancer has spread beyond the pelvis causing metastasis
Stage 4
Risk factors
Early onset of menarche & late menopause
Obesity, Age (at least 55)
Nulliparity, Unopposed estrogen therapy
Use of Tamoxifen
Uterine Cancer
the 5 year survival rate is ___________ if the cancer is discovered at an early stage
96%
Blocks the action of estrogen and is used to treat and prevent some types of breast cancer
Tamoxifen
Clinical Manifestations
Abnormal uterine bleeding, vaginal discharge, low back pain, pelvic pain or pressure
Enlarged uterus
Uterine Cancer
Staging of Uterine Cancer
Tumor is confirmed to the uterine corpus
Stage 1
Staging of Uterine Cancer
The cancer has spread beyond the uterus but remained confined to the pelvis
Stage 3
Diagnosis: Uterine Cancer
Endometrial aspiration biopsy (confirmatory)
Ultrasonography
