General symptoms of endometrial cancer include:
- Vaginal bleeding, especially after menopause
- Vaginal spotting between periods
- Unusual vaginal discharge (watery or brownish)
- Pelvic pain or pressure
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Factors that may increase your risk of developing endometrial cancer include:
- Prolonged exposure to estrogen (e.g., hormone therapy without progesterone)
- Obesity (increased estrogen production from fat cells)
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Late menopause or early onset of menstruation
- Family history of endometrial or colorectal cancer
- Use of Tamoxifen (a breast cancer treatment drug)
Expert Tips
- Get information about choosing an endometrial cancer specialist or treatment center
- Talk with loved ones about how they can support you
- Understand what your insurance covers
- Learn how testing may impact treatment
- Discuss your concerns openly with your doctor
- Explore financial assistance options
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What Are Barriers to Endometrial Cancer Care Access?
How Can You Access Personalized Medicine for Endometrial Cancer?
Tools to help you feel activated and connect with resources to overcome barriers to accessing care.
Topics:
- Self-Advocacy Endometrial Cancer Patient Profiles
- Endometrial Cancer Education and Awareness
- Endometrial Cancer Access and Equity
- Endometrial Cancer Treatment Options and Advances
- Endometrial Cancer Clinical Trials and Research
- Endometrial Cancer Patient Advocacy and Support
- [ACT]IVATED Endometrial Cancer Resources
Understand testing and screening options that can evaluate your risk or lead to an early diagnosis in a more treatable stage of disease.
Topics:
- Understanding Endometrial Cancer Screening and Detection
- Tips and Advice for Self-Advocacy
- Endometrial Cancer Research Developments
- DETECT Endometrial Cancer Resources
Aims to provide digital literacy skills training with a series of easy-to-follow video modules, coupled with resource guides to educate you on technology and online support tools.
