Are uterine cancer and endometrial cancer the same?

Written by Li Lin
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on September 02, 2024
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Uterine cancer is divided into cervical cancer and endometrial cancer. Cervical cancer is a malignant tumor that occurs in the epithelium and glandular tissue of the cervix, while endometrial cancer is a group of epithelial malignant tumors that occur in the endometrium. The two types of cancer differ due to their different sites of origin. Accordingly, the examination and treatment methods adopted are also not completely the same based on the different sites of origin. However, both cervical and endometrial cancers are primarily treated with surgery, followed by corresponding radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

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What should not be eaten with endometrial cancer?

When suffering from endometrial cancer, it's important to pay attention to your diet. Avoid eating foods that cause flare-ups, such as seafood, lamb, dog meat, oysters, and other sea products. Additionally, refrain from consuming high-fat, high-cholesterol foods like fatty meats, cream, and animal fats. Also, avoid eating foods that contain estrogen, such as longan, durian, red dates, and honey. It is also advisable to avoid irritating foods such as chili peppers, and other stimulants like pepper powder and white liquor, as these can affect the body's immunity and exacerbate the condition.

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Does endometrial cancer require chemotherapy?

Whether chemotherapy is needed for endometrial cancer depends on its clinical stage. If it is advanced endometrial cancer, such as stage IV, chemotherapy is necessary for these patients. Recurrent endometrial cancer also requires chemotherapy. In the case of early-stage endometrial cancer, surgery can be used. The purpose of the surgery is to stage the pathology of the cancer to determine the extent of endometrial cancer infiltration. After the surgery, it will be assessed whether chemotherapy is needed. Therefore, whether chemotherapy is needed for endometrial cancer depends on the surgical staging. Some endometrial cancers may require not only chemotherapy but also radiotherapy treatment.

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What to do about endometrial cancer pain?

Endometrial cancer, when cancerous tissues invade local nerves, can cause patients to experience pain. This type of pain is recommended to be alleviated by oral painkillers. Pain caused by cancer is an important factor affecting the quality of life of patients in the middle and late stages of the disease; therefore, in clinical practice, analgesic medications can be administered to relieve symptoms in patients with cancer pain. (Please take medications under the guidance of a doctor.)

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How is endometrial cancer detected?

When women experience irregular vaginal bleeding, or vaginal bleeding reoccurs after menopause, and uterine endometrial cancer is suspected, the first step is to conduct a routine gynecological examination to identify whether the bleeding originates from the uterine cavity or the cervix. Additionally, an ultrasound examination can be conducted to observe the condition inside the uterine cavity, the thickness of the endometrium, whether the thickness is uniform, and whether there are any abnormal growths, to understand whether the woman might have uterine endometrial cancer. However, these methods usually cannot provide a diagnosis and only serve to assess or suggest the possibility of endometrial cancer. For a definitive diagnosis, a hysteroscopy or diagnostic curettage can be performed, and the results of the pathological examination can confirm the diagnosis.

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Is surgery necessary for endometrial cancer?

For endometrial cancer, surgery is generally recommended as the first choice, because early-stage endometrial cancer can largely be cured through surgical treatment. Besides surgery, other options include medication, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy, which are used for mid to late stages or in conjunction with surgery in early stages. When treating endometrial cancer, the treatment method should be chosen based on the specific condition and stage of the patient. In early-stage endometrial cancer, surgery is the preferred treatment. Therefore, aside from surgical treatment, patients should choose medication, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy based on their specific conditions.