Uterine Cancer

Uterine cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the uterus, the hollow, pear-shaped organ in a woman’s pelvis where a baby grows during pregnancy. Symptoms may include abnormal vaginal bleeding, vaginal discharge, pelvic pain and/or pressure, and pain during sexual intercourse. It is typically diagnosed by having a pelvic exam, ultrasound, and biopsy of the endometrium, which are all done by highly trained medical professionals.

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Your dedicated care team at Phoebe Cancer Center is committed to guiding you through a treatment plan for endometrial cancer. Our treatment program uses a multi-disciplinary team approach to deliver the highest level of care throughout our patients’ journey, from prevention to treatment and survivorship.

Types of Uterine Cancers We Treat:

The term “uterine cancer” encompasses cancers originating in the uterus, including:

  • Endometrial cancer, which forms in the endometrium or the inner lining of the uterus. It is the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs.
  • Uterine sarcoma, which arises in the myometrium or the muscular wall of the uterus. Such cases are exceptionally rare.

Treatment

Surgical intervention, typically a hysterectomy involving the removal of the uterus and cervix, is the primary treatment approach for endometrial cancer. Additional treatments can encompass chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapy.

Our Team Approach

Our full team approach to cancer care, means providing a highly collaborative effort to deliver comprehensive cancer care to our cancer patients. This multidisciplinary approach engages a range of providers across our care community, to ensure we look at every angle for each patients’ unique case.

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Cancer Support Group

At times, we just need to be with a group of people who truly understand the concerns and celebrations we face on our cancer journey.

Our Survivorship Support Group generally meets on the 1st Thursday of the month at noon.

Please call 229-312-1000 to confirm this month’s schedule or to get more information about our cancer support groups.