Mitra është vendi ku fëmija rritet kur një grua mbetet shtatzënë. Ekzistojnë lloje të ndryshme të kancerit të mitrës. Lloji më i zakonshëm fillon në endometrium, në shtresën e brendshme të mitrës. Ky lloj quhet edhe kanceri endometrial.
The symptoms of uterine cancer include:
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge
- Trouble urinating
- Pelvic pain
- Pain during intercourse
Uterine cancer usually happens after menopause. It is more common in women who have obesity. You also have a higher risk if you took estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy (menopausal hormone therapy) for many years.
Tests to find uterine cancer include a pelvic exam, imaging tests, and a biopsy. The most common treatment is a hysterectomy, which is surgery to remove the uterus. Sometimes the surgery also removes the ovaries and fallopian tubes. Other treatments include hormone therapy, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. Some women get more than one type of treatment.