uterine cancer

Endometrial clear cell carcinoma (uterine clear cell carcinoma)

Endometrial clear cell carcinoma is a rare but aggressive type of cancer that starts in the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium. The cancer cells in this type of tumour often look clear under the microscope, which is why it is called “clear cell carcinoma.” Endometrial clear cell carcinoma is considered a high grade …
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Endometrial serous carcinoma (uterine serous carcinoma)

Endometrial serous carcinoma is an aggressive type of cancer that starts in the endometrium, the inner lining of the uterus. It is considered a high grade tumour, meaning it has a higher chance of spreading beyond the uterus compared to some other types of endometrial cancer. Unlike the more common type of endometrial cancer, endometrioid …
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Endometrial endometrioid carcinoma

Endometrial endometrioid carcinoma is a type of cancer that starts in the endometrium, the inner lining of the uterus. It is the most common type of endometrial cancer and typically affects women over the age of 50 years. Endometrial endometrioid adenocarcinoma is believed to develop from a pre-cancerous condition called atypical endometrial hyperplasia. What are …
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Uterine leiomyosarcoma

What is uterine leiomyosarcoma? Uterine leiomyosarcoma is a type of uterine cancer. The tumour starts from specialized smooth muscle cells normally found in a part of the uterus called the myometrium. Most patients are over the age of 50 years at the time of diagnosis. What are the symptoms of uterine leiomyosarcoma? Symptoms of uterine leiomyosarcoma …
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