What are the different uterine cancers?
Based on information provided by the National Institutes of Cancer publication on endometrial/uterine cancer, (http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/doc.aspx?viewid=2c8dc4da-1a72-4e79-9a97-58b82fe64a87) the most common type of uterine cancer begins in the endometrium, or lining of the uterus. Fibroids and endometriosis are usually not associated with cancer, but hyperplasia (an increase in the number of cells lining the uterus) is considered a precancerous condition. It can develop into cancer and should be carefully monitored. If not treated, cancer cells can break away into the bloodstream or lymphatic system, spreading to distant parts of the body (metastasis). Invasive cancer cells can also spread into organs and tissue near the tumor. Uterine sarcoma is a different type of uterine cancer. This develops in the uterine muscle. This is a much rarer form, and usually is seen after menopause. Susan L., Michigan, USA: I was diagnosed with a rare cancer called endometrial stromal sarcoma (ESS
The most common type of uterine cancer begins in the endometrium, or lining of the uterus. Fibroids and endometriosis are usually not associated with cancer, but hyperplasia (an increase in the number of cells lining the uterus) is considered a precancerous condition. It can develop into cancer and should be carefully monitored. If not treated, cancer cells can break away into the bloodstream or lymphatic system, spreading to distant parts of the body (metastasis). Invasive cancer cells can also spread into organs and tissue near the tumor. Uterine sarcoma is a different type of uterine cancer. This develops in the uterine muscle. This is a much rarer form, and usually is seen after menopause.
