Uterine cancer
Uterine cancer, also called endometrial cancer, usually appears after menopause and starts in the lining of the uterus. Causes include obesity and long-term use of hormone replacement therapy.
Uterine cancer care in Denver
Our providers understand the sensitive nature uterine cancer.
HCA HealthONE Physicians gives you access to experienced specialists in Denver who are committed to providing high-quality care. We use proven treatments and sophisticated technology. Our care teams are here to provide you with a support system as you navigate your uterine cancer journey.
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Symptoms of uterine cancer
You should see a doctor if you experience any of these symptoms, which are sometimes caused by uterine cancer:
- Irregular bleeding
- Pain during sex
- Pelvic pain or pressure
- Postmenopausal bleeding
- Unexplained weight loss
- Vaginal discharge
Services offered by our gynecological oncologists
Our team performs advanced diagnostic, nonsurgical and surgical techniques to help you work toward recovery from uterine cancer.
Advanced cancer diagnostics
You might be at risk for uterine cancer if you meet any of the following criteria:
- 55 years old or older
- Family history
- Hormone replacement
- Infertility
- Early menstruation
- Going into menopause late
- Never being pregnant or giving birth
- Obesity
- Using tamoxifen
If you are at risk or are concerned about having uterine cancer, we offer many diagnostic options to help you find out what's going on.
One of the diagnostic procedures we perform involves using an advanced software technology to identify your sentinel left node (the main lymph node) that drains your uterus. This technique helps us identify microscopic metastasis to your lymph nodes if any is present.
During the digital imaging process, we stain your lymph nodes with a specific type of green dye. After the dye is injected, we turn down the lights in the room and the targeted lymph nodes light up green. We trace out those specific lymph nodes so we can stage them and find out if your cancer has metastasized.
Detecting endometrial cancer early improves the chances that we can treat it successfully.
Uterine cancer treatment
Our specialists treat the two main types of uterine cancer:
- Endometrial carcinoma
- Uterine sarcoma
Surgery is usually the treatment of choice for uterine cancer. It includes a hysterectomy with the removal of your fallopian tubes, ovaries and pelvic lymph nodes. Other treatments include:
- Robotic surgery
- Fluorescence imaging
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation
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