Basic Information About Uterine Cancer
When cancer starts in the uterus, it is called uterine cancer. The uterus is the pear-shaped organ in a woman's pelvis (the area below your stomach and in between your hip bones). The uterus, also called the womb, is where the baby grows when a woman is pregnant. All women are at risk for uterine cancer, but the risk increases with age.
Learn about—
- The signs and symptoms of uterine cancer.
- Things that can increase your risk of uterine cancer.
- How to lower your risk of getting uterine cancer.
- How to tell if you might have uterine cancer.
- What to do if your doctor says you have uterine cancer.
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