Doctor explains WOMB CANCER (aka endometrial / uterine cancer) | Symptoms, causes, treatment & more

In this video Doctor O'Donovan explains key things you need to know about WOMB CANCER (aka uterine or endometrial cancer) including signs symptoms, causes and treatment. We also will cover investigations and what happens when you go to see your doctor.

Key things to know according to the NHS:

1. Womb cancer is cancer that affects the womb (uterus). It's most common in women who've been through menopause.
2. Anyone with a womb can get womb cancer.
3. The womb is where a baby grows during pregnancy.
4. Most womb cancer usually starts in the lining of the womb (endometrium), this is also known as endometrial cancer.
5. How serious the womb cancer is depends on how big it is, if it has spread and your general health

Content and TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Introduction
00:57 - Causes of womb cancer
01:48 - Potential symptoms
02:52 - What might happen at your doctors appointment
04:35 - Tests for womb (uterine) cancer
05:55 - Treatment of womb (uterine) cancer

Tips on getting the most out of your doctors appointment:

- Write down your symptoms including when they started, when they happen and how often you have them.
- Write down anything that makes them worse or better.
- Tell your doctor if you are worried about cancer.
- Tell them if you have any family history of cancer.
- Take a friend or relative along for support - they could also ask questions and take notes to help you remember what the doctor says.
- Ask the doctor to explain anything you don’t understand.
- Ask the doctor to write things down for you if you think it might help.

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[xWhiteWolfGoddessx]

I got womb cancer and I'm terrified of being cut

[kakacol]

I have womb cancer, stage 1, grade 1. I have mirena coil fitted and taking oral medication twice a day. I have another biopsy this October 3 and I also want my mirena coil be removed. Hopefully they will agree as it depends to the doctor. I am in pain now and bleeding that’s why I am researching again. I was diagnosed last year November 2023. So hopefully 🤞 this medication that im taking will be helpful as we would want to have a baby. I’m 35 now.

[ليلىشارف-نج]

Doctor, please, how do I participate in a trial version? I have breast cancer from Algeria. May God protect you. Help me. Our country is medically incapable. I am 42 years old. I beg you to help me.

[deb]

I seen a specialist because of my synptoms and had surgery 2 weeks later and an endometrial biopsy. My laparoscopy found endometriosis and 4 weeks later im still waiting for my biopsy results.

[dianeandrews]

I was resently diagnosed with endometrial canter.

[AnaCatherineBastian]

I’m skinny, 41 years old went to gynecologist and done ultrasound pelvic comple also papsmer. The result is uterine fibroid, she said if my period is heavy and painful I have to undergo biopsy but I’m scared as I’ve been searching about biopsy and majority they’re saying it’s painful 😢

[journeytosuccess]

My cousin died today she suffered from womb cancer 😢smh

[raycortopassi]

Good video but need more details on staging. Also no mention of immunotherapy.

[joanneharbhajan]

Thanks. Presently diagnosis with Endometrial Cancer and just had my first chemotherapy session. Have me sick. I have 5 more cycles then will be doing radiation. What can I use to help with pains in stomach, upset feeling. Thanks for your help. It was stage 3b, lymph nodes were negative.

[jalansendiriaja]

Hi doc, my Mom was diagnosed with womb cancer recently. She performed breast cancer surgery 2 years ago and the doctor prescribed Tamoxifen. She consumed it for whole 2 years because the doctor kept prescribing it (we did not question it since we trusted the doctor and we did not know what the medicine is about).

Last month her abdomen grows so big and the cysts which 5 months ago was 7 cm is now 20 cm. It is very fast, sudden, and painful. Tomorrow she will have a surgery to remove the womb.

I spoke to the doctor whether tamoxifen is the cause of the cancer but the doctor insisted that it is not, because tamoxifen reduces extrogene and it is impossible that it grows from it. Do you think that the doctor is wrong? Seriously my trust to Indonesian doctors here become less and less..

[SmilingDaisies-hhpi]

I didnt have my colon check i was stage 1a and had a full.hististorectomy i didnt find it pain full but afterwards i hve started having heavy bleeding

[sunwalked]

Desperate to know If the wound behind the ear is cancer will Professor Molan's approach work cf say a cut or burn?

[favour]

Pls help me my sister have it what mendication 😢😢

[leetoys]

I really need your help, your listening ear, opinion, and expertise. Please hear me out

[WendileSbiya]

I don't know if it cancer or what but I have thick discharge they have a small blood I can feel pains in my womb I happens when a sperm inside me😢

[AbigailSanchez]

I had an ultrasound done and was told that I have a fibroid in my uterus. Is womb cancer visible in an ultrasound? Can it be mistaken for a fibroid? Or does it not look anything like it and I'm just paranoid of being misdiagnosed?😅

[ForeignCPT]

My mom has this cancer stage 4 she has permanent bleeding any help would be much appreciated

[Flexy]

My endometrial line is 3cm, no symptoms
I am 48