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Introduction
This National Cancer Institute (NCI) booklet (NIH Publication No. 01-1562) has important information about cancer* of the uterus. In the United States, cancer of the uterus is the most common cancer of the female reproductive system. It accounts for six percent of all cancers in women in this country.
This booklet has information about the possible causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer of the uterus. It will help patients and their families and friends better understand and cope with this disease.
Research is increasing what we know about cancer of the uterus. Scientists are learning more about its causes. They are exploring new ways to prevent, detect, diagnose, and treat this disease. Research has helped to improve patients' quality of life and lower the chance of dying from this disease.
Information specialists at the Cancer Information Service can answer callers' questions about cancer and can send other National Cancer Institute publications. The number to call is
1-800-4-CANCER. Also, anyone may view or order NCI publications on the Internet at http://www.cancer.gov/publications.
*Words that may be new to readers appear in
italics. Definitions of these and other terms related to uterine
cancer can be found in the Dictionary. For some words,
a "sounds-like" spelling is also given.
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