Is an enlarged uterus a sign of uterine cancer?
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An enlarged uterus could be caused by several things; one of them being fibroids. Fibroids can grow to an enormous size, and can cause very heavy painful periods.\nHow do you know your uterus is enlarged? If your Gynecologist has told you this, then perhaps you need an explanation to erase any confusion.
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This is referred to as a prolapsed uterus. Symptoms include a feeling of fullness or pressure in your pelvis (you may describe it as a feeling of sitting on a small ball), low back pain, feeling that something is coming out of your vagina, painful intercourse, difficulty with urination or moving your bowels, and difficulty walking. You can read more about it here\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?retryCount=1&ObjectID=6E6788B9-EA49-4CDD-8986F80FA1C33906
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Symptoms of Uterine Cancer\n\nvaginal bleeding after menopause \nunusual vaginal bleeding or discharge \ndifficult or painful urination \npainful sexual intercourse \npelvic pain \n\nA woman should see a doctor if she has any of the following uterine cancer symptoms:\n\nUnusual vaginal bleeding or discharge: If you have gone through menopause it is very important to report unusual bleeding or spotting to your doctor. Although this symptom also can occur with hyperplasia and some other conditions, it should be checked by your doctor. The discharge might be bloody or it might be white.\n\nDifficult or painful urination\n\nPain during intercourse\n\nPelvic pain and/or mass and weight loss: These symptoms usually occur in the later stages of the disease. But delays in seeking medical help may allow the disease to progress even further, which lowers the chance for successful treatment.
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Could be a fibroid, which isn't cancer. Further testing will reveal what it might be. She might have to have a biopsy. This is when they go in...possibly by a broncoscopy (camera down the trachea and into the lungs)...view the area of concern and snip a piece of tissue and then send it out for testing. The pathologist will determine if it's cancerous.\n\nBest wishes.
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IT IS TOTALLY NORMAL. AFTER YOR PERIOD YOUR UTERUS CONTRACTS TO SHRINK INTO ITS REGULAR SIZE. PAIN IS NORMAL BEFORE AND AFTER THE MENTRUAL PERIOD.
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It depends on whether it was a total hysterectomy.  Was the uterus removed only or were the ovaries taken out as well?  If everything was taken out, then there will be some hormonal changes.  However, you would take hormone replacement therapy, so ask your doctor.
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It sounds like estrogen ONLY HRT will increase uterine cancer risk, while estrogen and progesterone HRT will reduce the risk:\n\nHRT and Uterine Cancer\nAs women grow older, they have a rising risk of endometrial cancer. Several studies have shown that women on long-term HRT with estrogen alone have a higher risk of this cancer. Adding the hormone progesterone to HRT appears to eliminate this increased risk.   http://www.fccc.edu/publications/womenshealth\nHRT And Uterine Cancer\n\nIt is well known that for women with a uterus, taking ERT significantly increases risk for uterine CA (7X) \nFor women with a uterus, taking HRT (Estrogen + Progesterone) reduces risk for uterine CA below that for women NOT taking HRT \nThis is the primary reason we give progesterone (HRT) to women with a uterus \nNo uterus - ERT is fine.  http://www.mmwh.com/hrt/tsld008.htm\nHormone replacement therapy (HRT). HRT is used to control the symptoms of menopause, to prevent osteoporosis (thinning of the bones), and to reduce the risk of heart disease or stroke. Women who use estrogen without progesterone have an increased risk of uterine cancer. Progesterone protects the uterus.  http://www.stronghealth.com/services/cancer/aboutcancer/uterine.cfm
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Unfortunately, it sounds normal with the blockage and the recent hysterectomy and other surgeries.  Best wishes.
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I just had an abdominal myomectomy in Aug for a fibroid that was 1cm in diameter then grew to almost 6cm within two months!  I felt worn out!  I did not have excessive bleeding like most women though.  I didn't have a period at all unless it was induced by hormones since I was trying to get pregnant, then the pain was so excruciating.  I laid on the bathroom floor one night and cried and threw up several times from the pain.  I had horrible bloating as well.  Things have been back to normal since I had the myomectomy though.  Every woman is different.  My mom had several fibroids and she bled constantly, but had no pain with it.  Then my grandmother didn't even notice hers which was the size of a grapefruit when they finally removed it.  It all depends on the woman and the location and size of the fibroid.
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The most common symptoms of cervical cancer would be pain and cervical bleeding with intercourse. The most common sign would be visualization of abnormal cervical tissue after colposcopy. Depending on the stage and involvement of the cancer, other symptoms such as leg swelling, contipation and urinary frequency can occur.
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It is a condition in which the cells in the body divide uncontrollably & r functionally inept or unrequired, & can spread to other regions to cause cancer there (metastasis). There r some important danger signs- loss of weight, change in voice, bleeding from abnormal site, menstrual difficulties, long-standing fever, etc. Tumors that have metastsized r generally not treated by surgery. And yes, as some1 has mentioned early detection is the key. Common risk-factors include smoking, estrogen in 'pills', radiation, aromatic compounds, etc.
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Nope, everything remains the same except some people experience premature menapause symptoms. I've heard people whose sex lives were affected by hysterectomy, probably due to the hormonal changes. I wouldn't do it unless it was a medical necessity.
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Yes, there can be a connection between leg pain and ovarian cancer. The only way to be sure though is to check with your physician. Also, are there any other symptons, such as fluid retention going on?\n\nYour mother should check to see if she has any swelling in her legs. Sometimes with ovarian cancer (or any abdominal cancer) a condition called ascites can occur. This is a build of fluid produced by the tumor. Since you do not have a diagnosis for cancer yet, this may well be a symptom that you should not ignore. If your mother does seem to have swelling or fluid in her legs she should immediately contact her doctor. Do not be concerned that this is a weekend, doctors should be on call to handle this situation. If she has fluid build up they will instruct her what to do next, depending on how much is there. Do not ignore this though.\n\nAscites (with ovarian cancer)\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000286.htm\n\nMy son had abdominal and leg swelling because the tumors were 'weeping'. He had over 40 pounds of fluid in the abdomen and feet and legs.\nHe was given lasix and was able to eliminate the fluid.\n\nCheck on this as soon as possible.\n\nGood luck.
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Often there are no symptoms in the early stages of ovarian cancer. In many cases, the cancer has spread to other organs when it is detected. The cancer may grow for some time before it causes pressure, pain, or other problems. Even when symptoms appear, they may be so vague that they are ignored.\n\nSome of the symptoms are:\n\n    * swelling in the lower abdomen,\n    * fluid around the lungs and\n    * shortness of breath.
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Well, you probably should get to the doctor.  I know it's scary but the earlier you detect a cancerous growth the better -- it can be removed, you can receive treatment and you can recover faster.  But, what if you don't have cancer?  Then all of this worrying yourself and stress will be for nought.  That is why it is best for you to see a doctor.  Do you have a family doctor?  Someone you feel comfortable with?  How about starting at school and discussing these things with the school nurse?  You're old enough to have a gynecologist -- do you have one yet?  Well, before you make yourself crazy with worry... really, talk to someone and see a doctor about your symptoms.\n\nAs for your issues.  Maybe those lumps in your breast are actually breast development.  I can't remember how long the "buds" stage was supposed to last but... it sounds familiar. When you say that they feel small, sometimes larger and sometimes sore, have you noticed the soreness and size change around PMS time?  Maybe it's very normal.\n\nBlood in your #2.  Is it a lot of blood?  You may have developed an ulcer from worrying yourself so much.  Blood in the stool is often a sign of ulcers.  You may also have simply BM issues and have irritated your um, bum.  There are tests that I think you can buy from any pharmacy (I think that you have to ask the pharmacist because they keep them at the counter) -- but there is a test you can buy to test your #2.  I think that you send a sample (like a dipped sample or smear sample) to a lab on the package and they can make basic, early colon cancer determinations.  Ask your local pharmacist.  \n\nThroat cancer?  I don't know anything about this except that you should see a doctor.  I suspect that you have a touch of hypochondria going on here and that you may have psychosomatically given yourself some symptoms that are simply worry-symptoms.  For the cases of throat cancer that I've heard of, I think that the people were very heavy smokers. \n\nBecause you have had cancer in your family, it is good and prudent to be aware of the genetic odds of it traveling in your genes.  However, I caution you about getting too worried about these issues without getting professional advice.  Mind over matter -- *think* yourself healthy and your body will respond.
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Read the below, but I would guess they are looking for uterine anomalies.  The best thing you can do is call the doctor or nurse in the office and ask instead of guessing.  Hope this helps!! \n\n"For women, ultrasound examinations can help determine the causes of pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding or other menstrual problems. Ultrasound images can also help to identify palpable masses such as ovarian cysts and uterine fibroids, as well as ovarian or uterine cancers. Hysterosonography is a relatively new procedure in which sterile saline is injected into the uterus while a transvaginal sonogram is performed. The purpose is to distend the uterine cavity (endometrial cavity) to look for polyps, fibroids or cancer, especially in patients with abnormal uterine bleeding. Other applications include evaluation of the uterine cavity looking for uterine anomalies (abnormal uterine shapes since birth) or scars. The saline outlines the lesion and allows for easy visualization and measurement. Some physicians also use hysterosonography for patients with infertility. Saline and air are injected into the uterus and the physician looks for air bubbles passing through the fallopian tubes, which would indicate patency of the fallopian tubes. See the Hysterosonography page for more information."
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Camelia, ery sory to hear you have such a problem. A few questions first: A doctor would like to know your age, how many children you have, and maybe your marital status amoung other things. Fibroids are uterine swelling of some parts of uterine muscle. The can cause pain at any time during your menstrual circle and also maybe more blood. People differ. However they can be removed depending on their size and may even later have babies.\n\nThe fear of cancer affects everyone when something unussual affects us. Try not to jumb to conclusions. Yes see your doctor. Anyway with the little infprmation you hve given, it`s a treatable fibroid and not cancer.\nSee yor doctor please before you get too many mabe cofusing answers.