Endometrial Cancer

Question: Is pomegranate or soy good or bad for endometrial cancer? I know that pomegranate and soy have natural estrogen in them. I also know that excess of estrogen in female could lead to endometrial cancer. Does that mean eating those two foods could lead to endometrial cancer?

Answer: No. There is no evidence that soy causes cancer. In fact, in countries with a high level of soy consumption, most cancer types are less frequent. Soy also contains isoflavones which are believed to fight against cancer. Pomegranate also contains high levels of antioxidants. It is likely more protective than causative of cancer.

Question: Can endometrial cancer actually be an infection? I was just diagnosed with endometrial cancer yesterday, after having a biopsy come back 2 weeks ago as hyperplasia. I'm only 28 so it doesn't make sense to me. I've talked with some people and someone suggested that it may actually be an infection, not cancer..

Answer: I actually was diagnosed with endometrial cancer back in the year 2000. I was very fortunate that it was just in the lining of my uterus. I had to have a complete hysterectomy and I have never regretted it for one moment. I believe with all my heart that it saved my life. I can't say that yours can actually be an infection. Talk with your doctor about this, let him know all your doubts and fears. I know that any kind of cancer is not something that you delay or put off. If your doctor has suggested a hysterectomy, I would follow his advice. Your life is precious. Good luck and God Bless.

Question: Chances an Ulcer are related to Endometrial Cancer? While being treated for a bleeding Ulcer, my mother mentioned having a slight vaginal discharge, witch has turned out to be Endometrial Cancer. Could the Cancer be the cause of the ulcer? We are meeting with an Oncologist this week. But I thought someone might have some ideas. Thanks.

Answer: It would be very unlikely and unusual for that to happen. Did she have an EGD to find the ulcer? If so, the doctor would have taken a biopsy and that would have shown endometrial cancer if it were the cause.

Question: My mother has been diagnosed with endometrial cancer. She has had symptoms for 2 yrs, how bad is this? My mother has just been diagnosed with endometrial cancer and I am worried sick. She has had the symptoms for almost 2 years but her doctor told her nothing was wrong. How long does it take for this type of cancer to spread?

Answer: I’m sorry, but you are not giving enough information to be able to answer your question. 97% of patients with endometrial cancer have vaginal bleeding. If the patient is postmenopausal with vaginal bleeding she should be considered to have endometrial cancer until proven otherwise. Most endometrial cancers spread by direct extension and about 75% are diagnosed when the cancer is confined to the uterus (stage 1). I can only hope in your mother’s case she has had tests and the cancer was not evident until now making it likely to still be confined to the uterus.

Question: Can endometrial cancer be discovered by just a transvaginal ultrasound? I was diagnosed with endometrial hyperplasia 2 months ago during an ultrasound. My transvaginal ultrasound also showed abnormalities like an enlarged endometrial stripe. I go back on the 14th because the head of radiology requested for me to have another ultrasound to see if the stripe was still enlarged, the results my primary care physician showed me also said that cancer cannot be ruled out in the patient (me) due to age. (I'm only 22).

Answer: Transvaginal ultrasound can be used to measure the endometrial thickness. But, if it is thickened, ultrasound cannot tell us why it is thickened. The endometrium grows thicker during your cycle, when the uterus is preparing for a pregnancy. If a pregnancy does not occur, the endometrium sheds, and you have your menstrual period. So, in a woman, still having periods, the endometrium will regularly become thickened, and this is normal. A repeat ultrasound, at a different point of your menstrual cycle, such as right after your period, is a good idea. To diagnosis endometrial cancer, you would need an endometrial biopsy, so cells could be evaluated via a microscope. Best wishes....

Question: If someone has endometrial cancer and the surgeon says the cancer penetrated the muscle, how bad is that? The doctor said they removed lymph nodes when they did a hysterectomy to bisopsy. But he also said cancer had penetrated the muscle wall. I am wondering what does that mean. I am thinking it means it spread but I dont know how bad.

Answer: It's spread, which means it's spreadING, which is awful -it'll be hard to kill it all. Luckily, there's this: CANCER: There's a new Swedish study which shows that human breast milk kills cancer. On the news this guy who drank human breast milk (with a prescription) beat cancer. It was discovered by Swedish scientists that human breast milk (spilled into a petri dish) kills cancer. People who drink it have had some success in fighting off cancer. You need a prescription and it's about $3 an ounce at a breast milk bank, but it works. http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20061209/bob8.asp http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4187697.stm

Question: What does the "Grade" refer to in Endometrial cancer? My mother was diagnosed with "Grade 3." From what I understand, this means there is a lower concentration of Cancer cells than a "Grade 1", however they are far more aggressive. Is this accurate? Also, how fast moving is this cancer typically? We are of course in the care of several doctors, and have appointments scheduled. A hysterectomy is a given, and chemotherapy to be determined following the surgery. Thank you sincerely.

Answer: "ssmc" is so right about having that "second pair of ears" present when the doctors are explaining things. But "ssmc" is thinking perhaps of "stage" rather than grade. The grade is more related to the level of differentiation of the tumor cells. When pathologists look at the cancer cells under a microscope, the less the cells look like normal uterine endometrial cells, the more undifferentiated they are, and the more aggressive that particular malignancy is likely to be. This has nothing to do with "concentration of cancer cells." I'll look up a good site for you to read on this. For staging - http://www.cancer.org/docroot/cri/content/cri_2_4_4x_treatment_options_by_stage_11.asp And from http://www.canceranswers.com/Uterine.Cancer.html "Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of uterine cancer, it arises from the glands of the endometrium. About 80% of uterine cancers are adenocarcinomas, and they have varying aggressiveness. The pathologist assigns a "grade" to this cancer, which basically says how cancerous it looks under the microscope. While "Grade I" looks a lot like normal uterine tissue and can be very indolent, "Grade III" looks very cancerous and will probably be aggressive. "Grade II" is intermediate in looks and behavior. About 40% of adenocarcinomas are "Grade I," 20% are "Grade II," and 40% are "Grade III." There may be a mixture of grades or even cancer types in the tumor."

Question: My mother has endometrial cancer, what is the average life expectancy of most patients? She is in her late forties, has asthma, uses one lung, and she has had a history of tb. Please leave a helpful answer, Thank you!

Answer: Hi, Sorry to hear this. It depends on what stage the cancer is. The five year survival rates for endometrial cancer by stage are: 90%, stage I; 60%, stage II; 40%, stage III; and 5%, stage IV. Apart from treatment, family support is very crucial for cancer patients so do let her know you'll be there for her.

Question: I need to hear from someone who cared for their Mother who had endometrial cancer? My Mother has already had her surgery and gone through chemotherapy, She is about to go into Hospice as her Dr has said that there is nothing more that he can do. I would like to know what to expect from now on and what to look for. Ideally someone who went through this same thing. I would like this info so I can better care for her between now and the end. Thanks.

Answer: First off--I am very sorry to hear of the difficult decisions which you are going to be facing. Your Mother has a wonderful son, for most would not be so kind and caring. I am sure she is very proud of you. If your Mom is entering a Hospice-you will have a wonderful team of professionals to help guide you through this, they are there for you. Take care of your Mom in a way that will give her the respect and dignity which you gave her all this time, ask her what she wants and how she wants it. Be there for her, with her and let her know how you feel about her and what she has meant to you as a Mom. I am sure that when the Lord calls for her you will feel the grace of God in the room as your Mom goes to her next dimension in life . I have worked in a Hospice for over 10 years--you will be fine.

Question: Has anyone treated endometrial cancer simply by eating healthy and taking supplements? what about a combination of megace and a lifestyle change. What are the chances of it coming back?

Answer: This type of cancer cannot be cured by eating healthy and taking supplements. For your sake go to the Physician immediately as this is one cancer that is generally curable if caught early.

Question: My mum has just been diagnosed with endometrial cancer? Shes 72 and had a polyp removed from the neck of the uterus last week, which has been tested as cancerous. They say that they have to perform a series of blood tests and an MRI tests, followed by a hysterrectomy. She's absolutely fine and taking it really well but I'm in pieces. They haven't told her anything about the prognosis just that she has to have a series of tests done and the operation. I'm so worried about her. I don't know what to expect. Please help and advise.

Answer: Hi Lady Moon. I.m currently involved in researching endometrial cancer with a view to suing the GP and Hospital for failure to diagnose this cancer in my sister in law who subsequently died. My research indicates that the survival rate in patients who have had endometrial cancer diagnosed early is extremely high. There may be further treatment after the hysterectomy to ensure that any cancerous cells left are killed off. I know exactly what you are going through and I do feel for you. In my particular case the cancer went undiagnosed despite all of the symtom being present for well over 12 months. In your mother's case it has been diagnosed very early and I do feel that you may be worrying too much. I wish you all the best and your mother a complete and full recover which I'm sure will occur. Feel free to e-mail if I can be of any further assistance.

Question: can you give me a scientific basis that endometrial cancer can occur at the age of 30? me and my co-researchers already had our case study defense but the panelists did not accept my rationale that endo CA commonly occurs at the age bracket 55-70 and only 2 to 5 percent occurs below 40. our patient was 30 years old when she had the ENDO CA... they said, why such slim percentage for below 40....can u help me?

Answer: Two reasons come to mind: 1) First, MOST cancers occur in that age range, because cancer is primarily (by the numbers) a disease of older people, due to length of time it takes for genetic damage to accumulate and result in cancer. 2) Second, menstruation provides a monthly "cleansing" effect of rapidly growing/dividing cells which are highly influenced by hormone levels; these cells being shed lowers the risk for a women until she goes through menopause, when it ceases. I cannot tell you whether the changing hormone milieu is a cause in this or not. Supporting evidence for this: tamoxifen, a well-studied hormonal agent for treatment of breast cancer, is associated with increase risk of uterine cancer, though this risk is primarily confined to postmenopausal women.

Question: why menopausal women had a high risk in endometrial cancer?

Answer: It is due to increased exposure to estrogen. The risk for most cancers increase with age.

Question: Has anyone had endometrial cancer treated with megace? What was it like for you, and is it gone?

Answer: I have never used Megace, or been treated with endometrial cancer but am writing because I have the link to a site that may help you find more information. The link is at: http://www.WebMD.com (they have a Women's Health Messageboard there too)

Question: What can you say about endometrial cancer?

Answer: WELL HAS THE WORD CANCER IN IT SO I GUESS ITS BAD

Question: Is having a baby one way to treat Endometrial Cancer?

Answer: you are very rude, you are the one who told that poor little girl that needed help inserting a tampon to stick it up here butt and then take it out after six hours.!=[