Womb (endometrial and uterine) cancer

This section tells you about womb cancer, which is also called cancer of the uterus or uterine cancer. It includes information about symptoms, causes and tests, treatment, living with womb cancer, current research, and life after womb cancer.

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Press release: First womb cancer genome scan reveals prostate cancer link: Scientists have carried out the first ever genome scan for womb cancer and discovered a genetic region that reduces risk of the disease, according to a study published in Nature Genetics today (Sunday).; 18 Apr 2011
Press release: Deprived cancer patients face fatal health problems: Cancer patients from deprived backgrounds are more likely to develop life-threatening health problems, research published today (Wednesday) in the British Journal of Cancer* shows.; 24 Nov 2010
News: Small study suggests contraceptive IUDs may delay womb cancer: Contraceptive intrauterine devices (IUDs) - the coil - may be effective at treating early-stage cancers of the endometrium (womb lining), a small clinical trial performed in Italy suggests.; 30 Sep 2010

Healthy Resolutions 2012 – what’s new?: It’s mid-January, and while many resolutions will still be going strong, some may have already fallen by the wayside. But it’s worth sticking to those healthy plans. Living a healthy life can make you feel more energetic and relaxed, and … Continue reading →; 23 Jan 2012
Joining forces against womb cancer: When it comes to cancer, radiotherapy is a mainstay of modern day cancer treatment. As we recently highlighted, it’s a little known fact it plays a key role in treating around four in ten people with cancer. But sometimes radiotherapy … Continue reading →; 18 Oct 2010
Being physically active can help reduce the risk of womb cancer: Keeping active is great for your health. It keeps excess fat at bay, gives you a rush of mood-enhancing endorphins, and keeps your bones and muscles strong. Many studies have also shown that keeping physically active can reduce the risk … Continue reading →; 29 Sep 2010