Endometrial Cancer and what all women should know
Leah Hanuska
Mohave Community College
Mea 205
Melody Redman
April 14, 2017
Authors Note
This paper was prepared for MEA 205, taught by Melody Redman Abstract
This paper will explain what every woman, teenager, and parent who has female daughter’s needs to know about endometrial cancer. It is important for women to educate themselves about this common disease, but it is also important for parents. If you have abnormal vaginal bleeding that is not related to menses, there is a clear vaginal discharge, you have long and / or heavy bleeding after the age of 40, difficult or painful urination, pain in the pelvic area, or if you feel any kind of pain after intercourse, that it is
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The endometrium is the lining of the uterus, a hollow, muscular organ in a woman’s pelvis. The uterus is where a fetus grows. In most non pregnant women, the uterus is about 3 inches long. The lower, narrow end of the uterus is the cervix, which leads to the vagina”. (www.cancer.gov 2017)
One of the risk factors for endometrial cancer is obesity. These women who are heavier they carry more fat cells than someone who is not obese. Because there has been such a rise in obesity, this now affects children and teens. There seem to be more cases in younger women today. Other risk factors are the use of Tamoxifen. This is a drug that is used to treat breast cancer, and while tamoxifen is for breast cancer it hinders the endometrium. It can cause cancer cells in the lining of the wall to grow, therefore causing endometrium cancer.
Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (pcos) is another risk factor. PCOS happens when little cysts continue to grow on the ovaries and, filling with fluid and causing pain. PCOS is an imbalance in a woman’s hormones; it causes the excess of progesterone, estrogen, and can cause
Cervical cancer is when there are malignant cells present in the cervix; it is developed in the lining of the cervix. A cervix is a narrow opening located at the bottom of the uterus that leads into the vagina. Cervical cancer mostly affects women between the ages of 40 and 55. This cancer can be prevented by screening for precancerous cells, and it can also be cured if it is detected at an early stage. Over the past few decades the number of cervical cancer cases has declined dramatically due to a more widespread screening of the disease. Today, it is estimated that 10,000 new
Endometriosis is a common but often underdiagnosed disease in women during active reproductive years of 25 to 35 years. Endometriosis is an estrogen dependent chronic pelvic disorder that can cause severe pain and adversely affect fertility. Endometriosis is described as the occurrence of endometrial glands and connective tissue called stroma in the extra uterine mucosa located throughout the pelvis (Solnik, 2015). Therefore, as Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) accurately diagnoses this disease, this patient population can increase the awareness become educated about endometriosis treatment options.
Signs and symptoms of cervical cancer is adnormal virginal bleeding , increased virginal discharge , bleeding after going through menopause , pain during sex, and pelvic pain . to be diagnosed with cervix cancer you would get a pap
Ovarian cancer is a lethal gynecological malignancy; although median age of diagnosis is 56 and older (post-menopausal) it can affect women of any child-birthing age. It is the 5th most common cancer diagnosed in the UK with 7,284 new cases in 2013 (Ovarian Cancer Statistics, 2013) Although the incidence is less than that of breast cancer, there is a greater number of deaths (4,271 deaths) associated with it. Almost three-quarters of the ovarian cancer are diagnosed at late stages after tumors have metastasized within the peritoneal cavity.
There are many disorders that a female can go through from just the reproductive system. The one I am going to describe is called Endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition in which the endometrial tissue appears outside the endometrial cavity. Endometrial tissue is found in the ovaries, the fallopian tubes, and the uterus. This condition affects about 40% to 60% of women in the United States. Women who have this disorder may experience painful menstruation, displaced tissue bleeds each month and forms endometrial crust, in which can cause the development of endometrial cysts. The cyst can rupture and cause future reproduction of tissue.
Endometriosis- This condition is only present in women. It occurs when endometrial tissue (the lining of the uterine which sheds each period), grows on the outside of the uterus and is attached to reproductive or abdominal organs. This compromises normal functioning of the fallopian tubes through blockage. Endometrial cells also occasionally secrete substances that may interfere with sperm and egg interaction therefore preventing fertilization.
Previous history of breast or colon cancer, a family member with a history of ovarian cancer, advanced age over 50, and null gravida, or never experienced pregnancy, are predisposing factors for ovarian cancer in women (The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2013). Other predisposing factors that contribute to the
There are many risk factors that may lead up to a woman developing cervical cancer. The most common risk factor is the Human Papilloma virus (HPV). Doctors have discovered that cervical cancer does not develop without HPV present. Smoking is almost always a risk factor in the development of cancerous cells. For women that smoke, tobacco by-products can be found in their cervical mucus. The by-products also cause damage to DNA of the cervix cells Which in turn cause the immune system to break down
Typically, unless a woman is having severe cramps or other issues, endometriosis is not something they know is there. It is usually discovered only after symptoms appear and they visit their gynecologist for an
Cervical Cancer is a type of cancer that is caused by an abnormal growth of cells in a woman’s cervix. The cells reproduce very rapidly and can become cancerous or remain benign. Every woman is considered at risk for developing this form, but it is seen more in women who are 30 years or older. Around 12,000 women will get cervical cancer each year (CDC, 2012). No one wants to hear a that they have a diagnosis of cancer, but the good news is that with early diagnosis and treatment survival rates for women with cervical cancer are extremely high. Here we will discuss risk factor, signs and symptoms, prevention, and treatments for cervical cancer.
This is due to a lack of knowledge among the general public and medical community. Unfortunately, many endometriosis patients are misdiagnosed, often multiple times, leading to unnecessary and inappropriate treatment. Endometriosis isn’t visible on MRI’s, CTs or ultrasounds. Pelvic exams, especially rectovaginal exams, can indicate high suspicion of endometriosis but cannot confirm it.There is no test for endometriosis, meaning patients cannot have their blood, urine, or saliva tested to confirm the disease. The only way to verify endometriosis is to undergo a diagnostic laparoscopy with pathology confirmation of biopsy specimens. There is no cure for endometriosis, and most women undergoing a hysterectomy will still experience pain.” The diagnosis mention are credited to the Endometriosis Foundation of America webpage, founded in 2017 by Padma Lakshmi. You can also visit the website "What Is Endometriosis? Causes, Symptoms and Treatments" to find ways you and your community and family can get
The most important risk factor for cervical cancer is infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV). There are over 100 different types of HPV; however, most types of HPV do not cause cancer. At least 80 percent of women are exposed to the HPV virus during their lifetime. Most of the time, the body's immune system gets rid of the virus before it does
Cancer that starts in the cervix is known as cervical cancer, even if it spreads to other body parts later. Cervical cancer is mainly caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). HPV is a sexually transmitted disease affecting both men and women and is usually asymptomatic. It is only when the infection becomes persistent in women that it increases the risk of cell changes and subsequent progression to cervical cancer. Symptoms that may occur include: • Abnormal vaginal bleeding between periods, after intercourse, or after menopause, • Continuous vaginal discharge, which may be pale, watery, pink, brown, bloody, or foul-smelling, • Periods become heavier and last longer than usual.
Endometriosis affects 10% of reproductive-age women (Yale School of Medicine). It affects nearly 176 million women, ranging from 15-49, all over the world (World Endometriosis, 2011). “Endometriosis is an often painful disorder in which tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus — the endometrium — grows outside your uterus (endometrial implant) (Mayo Clinic, 2013)” It most commonly involves your ovaries and the lining of the pelvis, but in extreme cases can spread to other parts of the body. The displaced tissue continues to act like it normally would in the uterus, thickening and breaking down with each menstrual cycle. Since the displaced tissue has nowhere to go, it becomes trapped with no way to get out (Mayo Clinic, 2013).
Although there are several known risk factors for getting cervical cancer, no one knows exactly why one woman gets it and another doesn't. One of the most important risk factors for cervical cancer is infection with a virus called HPV (human papillomavirus). HPV is a sexually transmitted disease that is incredibly common in the population, one study showed that 43% of college age women were infected in a 3-year period. HPV is the virus that causes genital warts, but having genital warts doesn't necessarily mean you are going to get cervical cancer. There are different subtypes, or strains, of HPV. Only certain subtypes are likely to cause cervical cancer, and the subtypes that cause warts are unlikely to cause a cancer. Often, infection with HPV causes no symptoms at all, until a woman develops a pre-cancerous lesion mostly of the cervix. Because infection with a STD is a risk factor for cervical cancer, any risk factors for developing STD are also risk factors for developing cervical cancer. Women who have had many or several male sexual partners, having sexual intercourse at an early age, or have had male sexual partners who are considered high risk (meaning that they have had several sexual partners and/or began having sexual intercourse at an early age) are at higher risks for developing Cervical