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Main symptoms of endometrial cancer
1.Abnormal vaginal bleeding
The most common symptom, including postmenopausal bleeding or, in premenopausal women, menstrual irregularities and increased menstrual volume.
2.Abnormal vaginal discharge
Approximately 25% of patients develop bloody, serous, or purulent discharge; in advanced disease, discharge may increase and become malodorous.
3.Lower abdominal pain
In early stages, cramping pain may occur due to intrauterine fluid accumulation; in advanced stages, tumor invasion may cause persistent lumbosacral pain.
4.Pelvic mass
With disease progression, gynecologic examination may reveal an enlarged uterus or an irregular pelvic mass.
5.Compression-related symptoms
Tumor enlargement may compress the bladder or rectum, leading to urinary abnormalities and difficulty with defecation.
6.Systemic symptoms
Chronic blood loss can cause anemia; in advanced disease, weight loss, fever, and other cachexia-related manifestations may occur.
7.Symptoms of distant metastasis
Pulmonary metastases may cause cough and hemoptysis; bone metastases may lead to bone pain or pathological fractures.
8.Endocrine-related symptoms
In some patients, hormonal dysregulation may lead to manifestations such as hyperglycemia, hirsutism, or infertility.
Conclusion
Jinshazhou Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine emphasizes the importance of prevention and management of endometrial cancer, with vigilance for abnormal bleeding and regular examinations. Individualized strategies incorporating surgery and radiotherapy can substantially improve outcomes and quality of life.
Main symptoms of endometrial cancer
1.Abnormal vaginal bleeding
The most common symptom, including postmenopausal bleeding or, in premenopausal women, menstrual irregularities and increased menstrual volume.
2.Abnormal vaginal discharge
Approximately 25% of patients develop bloody, serous, or purulent discharge; in advanced disease, discharge may increase and become malodorous.
3.Lower abdominal pain
In early stages, cramping pain may occur due to intrauterine fluid accumulation; in advanced stages, tumor invasion may cause persistent lumbosacral pain.
4.Pelvic mass
With disease progression, gynecologic examination may reveal an enlarged uterus or an irregular pelvic mass.
5.Compression-related symptoms
Tumor enlargement may compress the bladder or rectum, leading to urinary abnormalities and difficulty with defecation.
6.Systemic symptoms
Chronic blood loss can cause anemia; in advanced disease, weight loss, fever, and other cachexia-related manifestations may occur.
7.Symptoms of distant metastasis
Pulmonary metastases may cause cough and hemoptysis; bone metastases may lead to bone pain or pathological fractures.
8.Endocrine-related symptoms
In some patients, hormonal dysregulation may lead to manifestations such as hyperglycemia, hirsutism, or infertility.
Conclusion
Jinshazhou Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine emphasizes the importance of prevention and management of endometrial cancer, with vigilance for abnormal bleeding and regular examinations. Individualized strategies incorporating surgery and radiotherapy can substantially improve outcomes and quality of life.