Overview

• What You Need to Know about Cancer of the Uterus (National Cancer Institute)

Symptoms

• Prolonged periods or bleeding between periods
• More frequent vaginal bleeding or spotting during the years leading up to menopause (perimenopause)
• Any bleeding after the time of menopause
• A pink, watery or white discharge from your vagina
• Pelvic pain, especially late in the disease
• Pain during intercourse
• Weight loss

Diagnosis

• How Is Endometrial Cancer Diagnosed? (American Cancer Society)
• How Is Uterine Sarcoma Diagnosed? (American Cancer Society)
• Pap Test (WebMDHealth)
• Pelvic Ultrasound

Treatments

• Hormone Therapy (WebMDHealth)
• How Are Uterine Sarcomas Treated? (American Cancer Society)
• Radiation Therapy for Uterine Cancer (American Cancer Society)
• Surgery for Endometrial Cancer (American Cancer Society)

Anatomy

• Description of the Uterus (National Uterine Fibroids Foundation)

Ogranizations and Patient-Centered Sites

• American Cancer Society
• National Cancer Institute
• National Women's Health Information Center (Dept. of Health and Human Services)