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Synonyms
Cancer of the womb (uterus) is a common cancer that affects the female reproductive system. It's also called uterine cancer and endometrial cancer.
Articles for Womb cancer
Causes of womb cancer
It's not known exactly what causes uterine (womb) cancer, but there are certain things that can increase your risk.
Diagnosing womb cancer
You should visit your GP if you have abnormal vaginal bleeding. While it's unlikely to be caused by womb cancer, it's best to be sure.
Introduction
Cancer of the womb (uterus) is a common cancer of the female reproductive system that often causes abnormal vaginal bleeding.
Living with womb cancer
A diagnosis of cancer is a challenge for most people. How cancer affects your daily life depends on the stage of your cancer and the treatments used.
Symptoms of womb cancer
The most common symptom of womb cancer is abnormal bleeding from the vagina, although most people with abnormal bleeding do not have cancer.
Treating womb cancer
Surgery is the main treatment for womb cancer, although different methods can be used depending on your personal circumstances.
