Endometrial Cancer

Question: Is it safe to take Estrogen after having had a complete hysterectomy for endometrial cancer? I'm 44 and am at a higher risk for osteoporosis without any estrogen. However, endometrial cancer is estrogen dependent, so my thought is it wouldn't be wise to take it for risk of recurrence elsewhere. I can deal with the other menopausal symptoms, but am concerned about bone loss since I would typically have had several more years of estrogen before hitting menopause. Any alternatives or thoughts?

Answer: I would say that it is probably not safe for someone who has had endometrial cancer to take estrogen replacement therapy but the only way to find out for sure is to double check with your dr to see what they think.

Question: Can endometrial cancer actually be an infection? I was just diagnosed with endometrial cancer yesterday, after having a biopsy come back 2 weeks ago as hyperplasia. I'm only 28 so it doesn't make sense to me. I've talked with some people and someone suggested that it may actually be an infection, not cancer..

Answer: I actually was diagnosed with endometrial cancer back in the year 2000. I was very fortunate that it was just in the lining of my uterus. I had to have a complete hysterectomy and I have never regretted it for one moment. I believe with all my heart that it saved my life. I can't say that yours can actually be an infection. Talk with your doctor about this, let him know all your doubts and fears. I know that any kind of cancer is not something that you delay or put off. If your doctor has suggested a hysterectomy, I would follow his advice. Your life is precious. Good luck and God Bless.

Question: How serious is endometrial cancer? My grandma has endometrial cancer and I am so sad about it that when I even think about it I start to cry. Everyone in my family seems to be ok about it because she's only in the first stages of it. She doesn't know that she has it and everyone seems to think it will be fine after her surgery. Am I overreacting? Is this not as life threatening as I think?

Answer: endometrial cancer is frequently cured just by surgery. as far as being lucky with cancer, this is about as good as it gets. Of course, it would be good if your grandmother was also in good health, but if this has not spread, she is in pretty good shape. (which early stages kind of implies) Is this not as life threatening as I think? well, no cancer is cause for celebration, but it probably won't kill her. she will be in the hospital for surgery - maybe 4 or 5 days. then home. they will do checkups on her about every 3 months. this one is NOT as life threatening as most other cancers. but she shouldn't delay surgery. and you can worry less.

Question: Chances an Ulcer are related to Endometrial Cancer? While being treated for a bleeding Ulcer, my mother mentioned having a slight vaginal discharge, witch has turned out to be Endometrial Cancer. Could the Cancer be the cause of the ulcer? We are meeting with an Oncologist this week. But I thought someone might have some ideas. Thanks.

Answer: It would be very unlikely and unusual for that to happen. Did she have an EGD to find the ulcer? If so, the doctor would have taken a biopsy and that would have shown endometrial cancer if it were the cause.

Question: My mother has been diagnosed with endometrial cancer. She has had symptoms for 2 yrs, how bad is this? My mother has just been diagnosed with endometrial cancer and I am worried sick. She has had the symptoms for almost 2 years but her doctor told her nothing was wrong. How long does it take for this type of cancer to spread?

Answer: I’m sorry, but you are not giving enough information to be able to answer your question. 97% of patients with endometrial cancer have vaginal bleeding. If the patient is postmenopausal with vaginal bleeding she should be considered to have endometrial cancer until proven otherwise. Most endometrial cancers spread by direct extension and about 75% are diagnosed when the cancer is confined to the uterus (stage 1). I can only hope in your mother’s case she has had tests and the cancer was not evident until now making it likely to still be confined to the uterus.

Question: Can endometrial cancer be discovered by just a transvaginal ultrasound? I was diagnosed with endometrial hyperplasia 2 months ago during an ultrasound. My transvaginal ultrasound also showed abnormalities like an enlarged endometrial stripe. I go back on the 14th because the head of radiology requested for me to have another ultrasound to see if the stripe was still enlarged, the results my primary care physician showed me also said that cancer cannot be ruled out in the patient (me) due to age. (I'm only 22).

Answer: Transvaginal ultrasound can be used to measure the endometrial thickness. But, if it is thickened, ultrasound cannot tell us why it is thickened. The endometrium grows thicker during your cycle, when the uterus is preparing for a pregnancy. If a pregnancy does not occur, the endometrium sheds, and you have your menstrual period. So, in a woman, still having periods, the endometrium will regularly become thickened, and this is normal. A repeat ultrasound, at a different point of your menstrual cycle, such as right after your period, is a good idea. To diagnosis endometrial cancer, you would need an endometrial biopsy, so cells could be evaluated via a microscope. Best wishes....

Question: What does the "Grade" refer to in Endometrial cancer? My mother was diagnosed with "Grade 3." From what I understand, this means there is a lower concentration of Cancer cells than a "Grade 1", however they are far more aggressive. Is this accurate? Also, how fast moving is this cancer typically? We are of course in the care of several doctors, and have appointments scheduled. A hysterectomy is a given, and chemotherapy to be determined following the surgery. Thank you sincerely.

Answer: "ssmc" is so right about having that "second pair of ears" present when the doctors are explaining things. But "ssmc" is thinking perhaps of "stage" rather than grade. The grade is more related to the level of differentiation of the tumor cells. When pathologists look at the cancer cells under a microscope, the less the cells look like normal uterine endometrial cells, the more undifferentiated they are, and the more aggressive that particular malignancy is likely to be. This has nothing to do with "concentration of cancer cells." I'll look up a good site for you to read on this. For staging - http://www.cancer.org/docroot/cri/content/cri_2_4_4x_treatment_options_by_stage_11.asp And from http://www.canceranswers.com/Uterine.Cancer.html "Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of uterine cancer, it arises from the glands of the endometrium. About 80% of uterine cancers are adenocarcinomas, and they have varying aggressiveness. The pathologist assigns a "grade" to this cancer, which basically says how cancerous it looks under the microscope. While "Grade I" looks a lot like normal uterine tissue and can be very indolent, "Grade III" looks very cancerous and will probably be aggressive. "Grade II" is intermediate in looks and behavior. About 40% of adenocarcinomas are "Grade I," 20% are "Grade II," and 40% are "Grade III." There may be a mixture of grades or even cancer types in the tumor."

Question: I need to hear from someone who cared for their Mother who had endometrial cancer? My Mother has already had her surgery and gone through chemotherapy, She is about to go into Hospice as her Dr has said that there is nothing more that he can do. I would like to know what to expect from now on and what to look for. Ideally someone who went through this same thing. I would like this info so I can better care for her between now and the end. Thanks.

Answer: First off--I am very sorry to hear of the difficult decisions which you are going to be facing. Your Mother has a wonderful son, for most would not be so kind and caring. I am sure she is very proud of you. If your Mom is entering a Hospice-you will have a wonderful team of professionals to help guide you through this, they are there for you. Take care of your Mom in a way that will give her the respect and dignity which you gave her all this time, ask her what she wants and how she wants it. Be there for her, with her and let her know how you feel about her and what she has meant to you as a Mom. I am sure that when the Lord calls for her you will feel the grace of God in the room as your Mom goes to her next dimension in life . I have worked in a Hospice for over 10 years--you will be fine.

Question: Has anyone treated endometrial cancer simply by eating healthy and taking supplements? what about a combination of megace and a lifestyle change. What are the chances of it coming back?

Answer: This type of cancer cannot be cured by eating healthy and taking supplements. For your sake go to the Physician immediately as this is one cancer that is generally curable if caught early.

Question: do you or anyone you know have endometrial cancer and are you or they cured now ? Did you have to get a full hysterectomy? did you need to follow it up with radiation treatments? I feel great and look great right now its just i have extra bleeding going on down there. So I have to get an endometrial biopsy to check for cancer. If the results come back positive i feel like just not going through all the pain of surgery and radiation....is that being to selfish?

Answer: all depends on whether you want to live or die the choice is yours

Question: Endometrial cancer? My mom was recently diagnosed with Endometrial cancer (cancer in the uterus) so she is having surgery to remove her uturus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, lymph nodes, etc. Luckily they caught it in stage 1 and the doctor at the time said that since it was caught so early he beleived there was a near 100% chance to get rid of it all. This is all at the Mayo clinic, perhaps the greatest hospital(s) in the world. I began reading up on endometrial cancer so I could know what to expect for her, and in it its saying if caught in stage one, you have about a 5 year survival rate. How can this be?? Does this honestly mean my mom is dieing in 5 years or so, even though they caught it right away and the doctor beleives there is a near 100% chance to get rid of it? Thanks for any insight on this matter.

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Question: My mum has just been diagnosed with endometrial cancer? Shes 72 and had a polyp removed from the neck of the uterus last week, which has been tested as cancerous. They say that they have to perform a series of blood tests and an MRI tests, followed by a hysterrectomy. She's absolutely fine and taking it really well but I'm in pieces. They haven't told her anything about the prognosis just that she has to have a series of tests done and the operation. I'm so worried about her. I don't know what to expect. Please help and advise.

Answer: Hi Lady Moon. I.m currently involved in researching endometrial cancer with a view to suing the GP and Hospital for failure to diagnose this cancer in my sister in law who subsequently died. My research indicates that the survival rate in patients who have had endometrial cancer diagnosed early is extremely high. There may be further treatment after the hysterectomy to ensure that any cancerous cells left are killed off. I know exactly what you are going through and I do feel for you. In my particular case the cancer went undiagnosed despite all of the symtom being present for well over 12 months. In your mother's case it has been diagnosed very early and I do feel that you may be worrying too much. I wish you all the best and your mother a complete and full recover which I'm sure will occur. Feel free to e-mail if I can be of any further assistance.

Question: What are the symptoms from your experience of a recurrence of endometrial cancer?

Answer: I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer a little over 8 years ago. It was a total shock. I was having problems with heavy bleeding with my period and went in for a D&C. A polyp was found and removed. I was told it all looked healthy and no worries, but it was sent to the lab. When I went in for my 2 week check-up I was told it was endometrial cancer. Because of my family history of cancers (not all "female" cancers, but cancer non the less..and all the women died at young ages...38, 54,55,57,59, etc.) my doctor and I decided to do a totaly hysterectomy. I have no had any reoccurrence of it, that I know of. So far things have been well. I don't know how old you are, but that might be a suggestion and option for you. I was only 38 at the time I had mine. Are there consequences to this? yes. I was thrown into menopause immediately! It was hell. Because of the cancer I could not take hormone replacements (HRT). I thought I was loosing my mind at times. That is until I came across a medication that is over the counter and all natural. It's call Estroven (do not use the generic or the extra strength..neither worked well for me...but then again, everyone is different). I talked with my doctor and my pharmacist about using it. Both said they had never known anyone to take it and actually didn't believe it would do me any good...but I had to try something. It worked wonders for me. After taking it for 5 days i started to now have as many hot flashes and night sweats and I wasn't as cranky. After a whole month, I hardly had a hot flash at all and I felt much more calm. Now the hot flashes are very far and very few between. I sleep better at nights with hardly any night sweats and my memory has gotten somewhat better (still have problems with peoples names at times). I let my doctor and pharmacist know how it worked for me and now other women have tried it and had good results too. Both now reccommend it when women ask. My best advice to you is to talk with your doctor if you are having a reoccurrence of this cancer. Get all the information you can from legit sites online. Call the American Cancer Institute and get info from them if you can. Have someone go with you to the doctor and talk about what would be best. Get a second opinion if that would make you feel better. Go with your gut feeling then with what will be the best for you. It's a hard decision to make. If you believe in God...pray. I do and I'll say a prayer for you. Give your doc a call....Good luck!

Question: can you give me a scientific basis that endometrial cancer can occur at the age of 30? me and my co-researchers already had our case study defense but the panelists did not accept my rationale that endo CA commonly occurs at the age bracket 55-70 and only 2 to 5 percent occurs below 40. our patient was 30 years old when she had the ENDO CA... they said, why such slim percentage for below 40....can u help me?

Answer: Two reasons come to mind: 1) First, MOST cancers occur in that age range, because cancer is primarily (by the numbers) a disease of older people, due to length of time it takes for genetic damage to accumulate and result in cancer. 2) Second, menstruation provides a monthly "cleansing" effect of rapidly growing/dividing cells which are highly influenced by hormone levels; these cells being shed lowers the risk for a women until she goes through menopause, when it ceases. I cannot tell you whether the changing hormone milieu is a cause in this or not. Supporting evidence for this: tamoxifen, a well-studied hormonal agent for treatment of breast cancer, is associated with increase risk of uterine cancer, though this risk is primarily confined to postmenopausal women.

Question: Anyone with endometrial or uterine cancer - pink / white discharges? i' ve heard endometrial cancer symptoms include pink / white watery vaginal discharge. I wonder if that is during the menstrual period, or even outside the period?

Answer: I think that's during times outside the menstrual cycle.

Question: have any of you had endometrial cancer or uterine sarcoma? if so...did you have any symptoms? or was it something your doctor discovered without you having any symptoms?

Answer: I, myself, have not had this. But, my mother did. She had a discharge that started watery, and at night. It progressed to where she started noticing blood in the discharge, and that it was happeneing more often than just at night. After having a Pap done, she was diagnosed with Papillary Serous Carcinoma of the Endometrium. I hope that if you have any signs of anything out of the ordinary, that you go to your Dr as soon as possible.