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Uterus cancer
If you have uterus cancer, or are concerned by symptoms you’re having, HCA UK has the expertise and facilities to help.
About
The womb (or uterus) is part of a woman’s reproductive system. Cancer of the womb usually starts in the cells that form the womb lining, called the endometrium. It mostly affects women after the menopause.
Need to know
The most common symptom is abnormal vaginal bleeding. This may be:
- heavier periods than normal
- bleeding between your periods
- bleeding even though you’ve been through the menopause
- unusual vaginal discharge
You may also experience abdominal pain or discomfort during sex.
- Less common symptoms include:
- pain or discomfort in your back, legs or pelvis
- blood in your urine
- loss of appetite
- unexplained tiredness
- nausea
If you have abnormal bleeding, or any other symptoms, then it’s important to see your GP or consultant.
Tests to help diagnosis include:
- Pelvic examination. Internal examination to check your womb.
- Blood tests. To check your general health and organ function.
- CT scan, MRI scan, or chest X-ray. To give detailed imaging of your body.
- Transvaginal ultrasound. A scan through your vagina to show check your uterus and lining, and pelvic area.
- Hysteroscopy and biopsy. A thin telescope is inserted into your uterus through your vagina to look at the lining and take a biopsy.
- Aspiration biopsy. A long, thin tube is inserted into your uterus through your vagina and gentle suction draws cells for testing.
The main treatments for uterus cancer are:
- surgery
- radiotherapy
- chemotherapy
- hormone therapy
Most women have surgery for uterus cancer. A hysterectomy is undertaken to remove the womb, ovaries and fallopian tubes. Depending on your stage and grade of cancer, you may then have radiotherapy or chemotherapy drug treatment to destroy cancer cells.
For women who are of child bearing age, some circumstances may allow the use of hormone therapy to treat the cancer instead of surgery.
For women with advanced uterus cancer, who cannot have surgery, a combination of radiotherapy, chemotherapy and hormone therapy are used to help control the cancer.
Uterus cancer tests & scans
Gynaecological laparoscopy
A laparoscopy can help diagnose and treat a range of issues affecting your pelvis, fallopian tubes, ovaries and womb. Learn more about the procedure and how to book an appointment with us.
Pelvic ultrasound scan
Transvaginal (pelvic) ultrasounds provide a clear, accurate view of your pelvic area, helping specialists diagnose conditions, monitor reproductive health and assess fertility with care, precision and sensitivity for your comfort and peace of mind.
Uterus cancer treatments
Abdominal hysterectomy
An abdominal hysterectomy is also known as a total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH) or a sub-total hysterectomy.
Our Uterus cancer locations
Women’s Health Centre
27-29 Harley Street W1G 9QP London
Leaders in Oncology Care
95-97 Harley Street W1G 6AF London
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
Private Care at Guy's
Great Maze Pond SE1 9RT London
Sarah Cannon Research Institute
93 Harley Street W1G 6AD London
The Christie Private Care
Wilmslow Road M20 4BX Manchester
The Harborne Hospital
Mindelsohn Way B15 2TQ Birmingham
The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street W1G 8BJ London
The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road SW1W 8RH London
The Portland Hospital
205-209 Great Portland Street W1W 5AH London
The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place W1U 5NY London
The Wellington Hospital
8A Wellington Place St John's Wood NW8 9LE London
HCA Healthcare UK at University College Hospital
Grafton Way Building 1 Grafton Way WC1E 6AG London
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.