Does endometrial cancer spread quickly?
The most common type of endometrial cancer (type 1) grows slowly. It most often is found only inside the uterus. Type 2 is less common. It grows more rapidly and tends to spread to other parts of the body.
Can endometrial cancer spread to stomach?
Typical sites of metastasis of endometrial carcinoma are pelvic and para-aortic lymph nodes, vagina, peritoneum, and lungs [2]. Atypical sites include bones, brain, abdominal wall, muscle, and intra-abdominal organs.
What happens when endometrial cancer spreads to the brain?
Headache was the most common neurologic symptom (5/12, 41.7%), followed by focal weakness (3/12, 25.0%) and aphasia (3/12, 25.0%). In conclusion, clinical presentation at time of diagnosis of brain metastases consistently includes neurologic signs and symptoms with persistent headache being the most common.
How long is chemo for endometrial cancer?
Generally, a course of chemotherapy is completed within three to six months and may be repeated if necessary. In the Gynecologic Oncology Program at Moffitt Cancer Center, our multispecialty team of experts takes a highly individualized approach to uterine cancer treatment.
Can uterine cancer affect your bowels?
As uterine cancers increase in size or spread to other organs, they can create a sensation of pelvic fullness or interfere with urination or bowel movements.
Is endometrial cancer inherited?
Family history. Endometrial cancer tends to run in some families. Some of these families also have a higher risk for colon cancer. This disorder is called hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer (HNPCC).
Does endometrial cancer show up in bloodwork?
Blood Tests
There is no single blood test that can diagnose endometrial cancer. However, many doctors will order a complete blood count (CBC) to check for anemia (low red blood cell count), which may be caused by endometrial cancer, among other health conditions.
Do you have pain with endometrial cancer?
Pelvic pain, a mass, and weight loss
Pain in the pelvis, feeling a mass (tumor), and losing weight without trying can also be symptoms of endometrial cancer. These symptoms are more common in later stages of the disease.