There are two types of uterine cancers. Endometrial cancer is more common and is cancer of the inner lining of the uterus. Uterine sarcoma is a rare cancer that starts in the muscle and supporting tissues of the uterus.
A few signs and symptoms of uterine cancer include unusual vaginal bleeding, discharge, spotting, pelvic pain and/or a mass.1, 2
Although certain factors can increase a woman’s risk, they don’t always lead to uterine cancer. Some women diagnosed with uterine cancer may not have any of the risk factors. A few risk factors associated with endometrial cancer include obesity, hormone factors, diet, exercise, family history of endometrial cancer, history of breast or ovarian cancer, history of endometrial hyperplasia and/or prior pelvic radiation therapy.3 Risk factors associated with uterine sarcomas include pelvic radiation therapy, as well as race. Uterine sarcomas is twice as common in Black women, than in Caucasian or Asian women.4
Connecting with other people that have uterine cancer through an online support group led by a social worker and/or virtually through Zoom can help you learn about your condition and provide you with support.
To learn more about uterine cancer, you can access
information from credible sources below.
Looking for additional resources? We’ve curated additional uterine cancer resources to help you access important information and support by the phase you’re interested in, whether it’s prevention, symptoms and tests, new diagnosis, treatment, clinical trials or long-term management. You can also be matched to programs that can help with issues you may be facing, whether it’s the cost of care, you’re feeling alone or another obstacle. Resources can also be filtered by the medium you prefer, whether it’s a book, website, hotline, podcast, online community, mobile app, among others!
To view uterine cancer booklets and/or download for use in
your cancer planner, please select from the options below.
There are two types of uterine cancers. Endometrial cancer is more common and is cancer of the inner lining of the uterus. Uterine sarcoma is a rare cancer that starts in the muscle and supporting tissues of the uterus.
A few signs and symptoms of uterine cancer include unusual vaginal bleeding, discharge, spotting, pelvic pain and/or a mass.1, 2
Although certain factors can increase a woman’s risk, they don’t always lead to uterine cancer. Some women diagnosed with uterine cancer may not have any of the risk factors. A few risk factors associated with endometrial cancer include obesity, hormone factors, diet, exercise, family history of endometrial cancer, history of breast or ovarian cancer, history of endometrial hyperplasia and/or prior pelvic radiation therapy.3 Risk factors associated with uterine sarcomas include pelvic radiation therapy, as well as race. Uterine sarcomas is twice as common in Black women, than in Caucasian or Asian women.4
Connecting with other people that have uterine cancer through an online support group led by a social worker and/or virtually through Zoom can help you learn about your condition and provide you with support.
To learn more about uterine cancer, you can access information from credible sources below.
Looking for additional resources? We’ve curated additional uterine cancer resources to help you access important information and support by the phase you’re interested in, whether it’s prevention, symptoms and tests, new diagnosis, treatment, clinical trials or long-term management. You can also be matched to programs that can help with issues you may be facing, whether it’s the cost of care, you’re feeling alone or another obstacle. Resources can also be filtered by the medium you prefer, whether it’s a book, website, hotline, podcast, online community, mobile app, among others!
To view uterine cancer booklets and/or download for use in your cancer planner, please select from the options below.
