Uterine adenocarcinoma
Uterine adenocarcinoma is one of the most common (more than 80%) types of endometrial cancer. Endometrioid carcinoma is mainly found, which forms on the uterine mucosa and can be surgically removed at an early stage with a low risk of recurrence. A less common form is serous adenocarcinoma of the uterus, in which the survival prognosis is lower, as the tumor spreads more often to the lymph nodes and other parts of the body.
The first sign of uterine adenocarcinoma is vaginal bleeding unrelated to the menstrual cycle. Other symptoms include pain when urinating or during sexual intercourse and unreasonable weight loss.
Gynecological cancer usually develops after menopause. The causes of cervical adenocarcinoma are associated with obesity in about 40% of cases. High estrogen levels, high blood pressure, and diabetes can also lead to this disease. From 2 to 5% of cases are related to genes inherited from parents.
The prognosis of survival after surgery for cervical adenocarcinoma depends on the diagnostic results. The 5-year survival rate at stage 1 of cancer is 90%, at stage 2 – 30-50%, at stages 3 and 4 – 20%.
Diagnosis of uterine adenocarcinoma
First, a physical examination and ultrasound are performed. If a tumor is found during these tests, a biopsy using a suction thin tube or hysteroscopy is prescribed. In the presence of a deep or visible neoplasm to the naked eye, a search is carried out for possible metastases throughout the body. For this purpose, a series of imaging tests are prescribed: chest X-ray, CT, MRI and PET CT. Only after a comprehensive examination can a doctor make a prognosis for surgery for uterine adenocarcinoma.
Surgical treatment of uterine adenocarcinoma
The main treatment for early stage gynecological cancer is surgery. In difficult cases, for example, after surgery for low-grade uterine adenocarcinoma, the prognosis can improve significantly if additional chemical or radiation therapy is prescribed.
The main type of surgery is hysterectomy. The surgeon cuts out the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. Some lymph nodes may also be removed to determine if the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. Today, this procedure is more often performed minimally invasively (laparoscopy, robotic surgery). Since obesity is common among women with uterine cancer, hysterectomy can be combined with panniculectomy (plastic surgery to remove excess fat) along with a tummy tuck.
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Radiation therapy for uterine adenocarcinoma
In modern clinics, radiation therapy for uterine cancer is performed using a new technology of intensively modulated radiation. During the procedure, the thin beams accurately match the specific contours of the tumor, reducing the radiation dose to healthy tissues and thereby reducing side effects. High-dose brachytherapy is also available, in which radioactive capsules are injected into the uterus for just a few minutes.
