
Womb cancer
The womb is the pear shaped muscular bag that holds a baby during pregnancy. Most womb cancers start in the lining of the womb. They are also called uterine or endometrial cancer. The endometrium is the lining of the womb.
The womb is the pear shaped muscular bag that holds a baby during pregnancy. Most womb cancers start in the lining of the womb. They are also called uterine or endometrial cancer. The endometrium is the lining of the womb.
Learn about the possible symptoms of womb cancer and when to see your doctor.
Womb cancer is the 4th most common cancer in women in the UK. We don't know what causes most womb cancers. But there are some factors that can increase your risk of developing it.
Find out about survival for womb cancer.
Find out about how to get the most out of seeing your GP, what tests you might have, when you should see a specialist and screening.
The type of womb cancer you have depends on the type of cell the cancer started in. The grade gives doctors an idea of how fast growing the cancer is.
The stage of a cancer tells you how big it is and whether it has spread. This helps your doctor decide which treatment you need.
Your treatment depends on the type of womb cancer you have, how large it is and whether it has spread, and your general health.
Find out about the latest UK research looking at womb cancer.
Get support for after womb cancer treatment.
Read about advanced womb cancer, the different treatments and what support is available.
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