Don S. Dizon, Linda R 100 Questions & Answers About UTERINE CANCER

, Part One
Contents




Introduction vii

Patient Biography ix


Part One: The Basics 1
Questions 1–10 provide basic information regarding the uterus and
uterine cancer, including:
• Where is the uterus?
• What are the types of uterine cancer?
• What are the symptoms of uterine cancer?


Part Two: Risk Factors 11
Questions 11–14 explain certain factors that can put a woman at risk for
developing uterine cancer:
• Are there risk factors for uterine cancer?
• How can uterine cancer run in families?
• Can medications cause uterine cancer?


Part Three: Uterine Epithelial Cancer 15
Questions 15–25 discuss the different types of uterine epithelial cancers
and how they are staged and diagnosed:
• Are there different classifications of tumors? How are they different?
• What is the difference between a computed tomography and magnetic
resonance imaging in working up uterine cancer?
• What is tumor “stage”? How is uterine cancer staged?


Part Four: Treatment of Epithelial Cancers of the Uterus 27
Questions 26–47 review different treatment options available for
women with uterine cancer:
• Is there any way to treat uterine cancers that doesn’t require surgery?
• Do I need to have my ovaries removed? My cervix?
• What kind of chemotherapy is used to treat uterine cancer?

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Part Five: Uterine Sarcomas 53
Questions 48–54 define uterine sarcomas, their diagnosis process,
and treatments available, such as:
• Are there different types of uterine sarcoma?
• What kind of treatment is given for sarcomas?
• What is my prognosis?

Part Six: Gestational Trophoblast Neoplasias 59
Questions 55–64 review what gestational trophoblast neoplasias are,
how they are diagnosed, and their effect on a woman’s ability to have children:
• What is gestational trophoblast neoplasia?
• How are moles treated? Will I need a hysterectomy?
• Can I have children after being diagnosed with this?

Part Seven: Treating Recurrent Uterine Cancer 71
Questions 65–70 discuss treatment options for women with recurrent
uterine cancer, such as:
• Is surgery an option if my disease comes back?
• How is uterine cancer treated once it comes back?
• What is a clinical trial?

Part Eight: Treatment at the End of Life 83
Questions 71–79 provide important information regarding terminal
uterine cancer and end-of-life care:
• How will I know when I am terminal?
• What do I tell my family?
• What does hospice mean?

Part Nine: Survivorship Issues for Women with
Uterine Cancer 91
Questions 80–100 review key points for uterine cancer survivors, such as pain
management, pregnancy, sexual health, coping, and prevention and screening:
• What causes pain for women with uterine cancer?
• Will my sex life be affected after I complete my uterine cancer treatment?
• How can I cope with uterine cancer?

Resources 121

Glossary 123

Index 129

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, PART ONE




The Basics
Where is the uterus?


What are the types of uterine cancer?


What are the symptoms of uterine cancer?


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