Womb Cancer (Endometrial/Uterine Cancer): Understanding, Preventing and Treating a Common Women’s Cancer
Womb Cancer (Endometrial/Uterine Cancer): Understanding, Preventing and Treating a Common Women’s Cancer Womb cancer, also called endometrial cancer or uterine cancer , is one of the most common gynecological cancers in women worldwide. Although the thought of cancer is frightening, the good news is that womb cancer is usually detected in its early stages when it can be treated successfully. In this blog, we’ll explore what womb cancer is, its risk factors, symptoms, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment options in a simple, reader-friendly way. What is Womb Cancer? Womb cancer begins in the lining of the uterus (endometrium) , the pear-shaped organ where a baby grows during pregnancy. The endometrium changes every month in preparation for pregnancy and sheds if no pregnancy occurs, leading to menstruation. Sometimes, abnormal changes occur in these lining cells. If untreated, these changes can develop into cancer, most commonly diagnosed in women aged 50–60 years . Un...