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Let's Make Cancer History 1 888 939-3333 I www. cancer. ca Uterine Cancer What you need to know Page 2 UTERINE CANCER What you need to know Even though we hear about cancer almost every day, when you are diagnosed with cancer you may feel alone and afraid. You may also feel overwhelmed by all the information you are given and by the need to make so many decisions. This publication will give you and your family introductory information you need when you first learn that you have uterine cancer ( endometrial cancer) 1 . It will help you gain a sense of control and help you work with your healthcare team to choose the best treatments for you. 1 The information in this publication is about cancer of the lining of the uterus (endometrium). For ...

REVIEW Postmodern cancer: the role of human immunodeficiency virus in uterine cervical cancer B Clarke, R Chetty .. J Clin Pathol: Mol Pathol 2002;55:19–24 The association between cervical cancer and human papillomavirus (HPV) is well known, but its association with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is controversial. Coinfection with HPV and HIV is to be expected and recent epidemiological data from Africa show that cervical cancer is the most common AIDS defining neoplasm in women. Unlike other AIDS defining neoplasms, the occurrence of cervical cancer is not dependent on immune compromise. HIV alters the natural history of HPV infection, with decreased regression rates and more rapid progression to high grade and invasive lesions, which are refractory to treatment, requiring more stringent intervention and monitoring. The more aggressive behaviour is ...

Low-cost technology for screening uterine cervical cancer V AdityaParashari, 1 VeenaSingh, 2 AshokSehgal, 3 Labani Satyanarayana, 4 PushpaSodhani, 4 &MadanM. Gupta 2 We report on an illuminated, low-cost (Rs 1500 (US$ 36)) magnifying device (Magnivisualizer) for detecting precancerous lesions of the uterine cervix. A total of 403 women attending a maternal and child health care clinic who had abnormal vaginal discharge and related symptoms were referred for detailed pelvic examination and visual inspection by means of the device after the application of 5% (v/v) acetic acid. Pap smears were obtained at the same time. The results were compared with those obtained using colposcopy and/or histology. The Magnivisualizer improved the detection rate of early cancerous lesions from 60%, for unaided visual inspection, ...

Approximately 34,000 American women are diagnosed with uterine cancer each year. In most instances, the cause is unknown, but for one in 10 women with uterine cancer , an inherited predisposition may be involved. Genetic risk assessment for uterine cancer should be considered if a woman: s Has been diagnosed with uterine cancer at an early age (younger than 50) s Has been diagnosed with uterine cancer and another cancer , such as colon, ovarian, stomach or bile duct s Has a history of colon polyps before age 40 s Has family members with any of the above Of hereditary uterine cancers, approximately 50 to 70 percent are associated with the hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC) syndrome, also known as Lynch syndrome. HNPCC is caused by the inheritance ...

research for a cure laboratory without walls National Foundation for Cancer Research Cancer FAQs about uterine cancer Frequently Asked Questions about common cancers. Page 2 Cancer FAQs What are the risk factors for endometrial cancer? Most of the known risk factors for endometrial cancer appear to be related to changes in the balance between estrogen and progesterone, the two main female hormones. During a woman’s childbearing years, levels of each of these hormones shift on a monthly cycle, producing changes in the thickness of the endometrium. When the menstrual cycle begins, the endometrium is very thin, consisting only of a few layers of cells. But for the first 14 days of a woman’s menstrual cycle, the ovaries produce more and more estrogen, which causes endometrial cells to proliferate (grow). This results in ...

1672 Main St. Ste. E #264 • Ramona, CA 92065 • Tel: 760.789.8928 • Fax: 760.789.8929 • Toll Free: 800.475.1955 • www.proteinbiotechnologies.com HUMAN UTERINE CERVIX CANCER TISSUE MICROARRAY Catalog Number: TMA-005 Each core represents one specimen selected and pathologically confirmed. Normal matched or unmatched uterine cervix tissue is provided for comparison to the cancer tissue. Cases : 68 Cores : 80 Diameter : 1.5 mm Thickness: 5 µm Standard IHC: Cytokeratin confirmed Layout : 8 x 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 B 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 C 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 ...

Trends in Cancer Mortality in Queensland Uterine cancer Rate per 100,000 population Mortality of Uterine cancer, among Females, Queensland, 1982 to 2002 Female 0 3 6 9 12 15 Year 1982 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 Note: Rates are age standardised to the Australian population as at 30 June 2001. Data are reported by year of diagnosis. Uterine cancer is defined by the ICD-0-2 codes of C54 Source: Queensland Cancer Registry, Queensland Health and Queensland Cancer Fund. Generated by Epidemiology Services Unit, Queensland Health For more information: Health Status Indicators for Queensland Queensland Health Cancer Publications (http://www.health.qld.gov.au/hic/default.asp) Queensland Cancer Fund (http://www.qldcancer.com.au/) ...

Trends in Cancer Incidence in Queensland Uterine cancer Rate per 100,000 population Incidence of Uterine cancer, among Females, Queensland, 1982 to 2002 Female 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 Year 1982 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 Note: Rates are age standardised to the Australian population as at 30 June 2001. Data are reported by year of diagnosis. Uterine cancer is defined by the ICD-0-2 codes of C54 Source: Queensland Cancer Registry, Queensland Health and Queensland Cancer Fund. Generated by Epidemiology Services Unit, Queensland Health For more information: Health Status Indicators for Queensland Queensland Health Cancer Publications (http://www.health.qld.gov.au/hic/default.asp) Queensland Cancer Fund (http...

Cancer Mortality by Remoteness Category in Queensland Uterine cancer 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 Rate per 100,000 population Avg No. per Year Mortality of Uterine cancer among Females, by ARIA+ Category, Queensland, Five Year Average, 1998 to 2002 2.8 27 Major City ARIAplus Category 2.6 14 Inner Regional 2.1 6 Outer Regional 4.9 1 Remote 8.8 1 Very remote Note: Rates are age standardised to the Australian population as at 30 June 2001. Numbers and rates are averaged over five years, and based on place of usual residence at time of diagnosis. The range shown by the orange line corresponds to the 95% confidence interval for the estimated rate. Uterine cancer is defined by the ICD-0-2 codes of C54 . Source: Queensland ...

Trends in Cancer Mortality by Health Zone in Queensland Uterine cancer Rate per 100,000 population Mortality of Uterine cancer among Females, by Health Zone, Queensland, 1986 to 2002 Northern Central Southern 0 3 6 9 12 15 Year 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 Note: Rates are age standardised to the Australian population as at 30 June 2001. Data are reported by place of usual residence and year of diagnosis. Uterine cancer is defined by the ICD-0-2 codes of C54 Source: Queensland Cancer Registry, Queensland Health and Queensland Cancer Fund. Generated by Epidemiology Services Unit, Queensland Health For more information: Health Status Indicators for Queensland ...

Cancer Incidence by Proportion Indigenous Population in Queensland Uterine cancer 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 Rate per 100,000 population Avg No. per Year Incidence of Uterine cancer among Females, by Indigenous Proportion, Queensland, Five Year Average, 1998 to 2002 16.3 261 <5% Indigenous Proportion Indigenous Population 14.1 21 At least 5% Indigenous Note: Rates are age standardised to the Australian population as at 30 June 2001. Numbers and rates are averaged over five years, and based on place of usual residence at time of diagnosis. The range shown by the orange line corresponds to the 95% confidence interval for the estimated rate. Uterine cancer is defined by the ICD-0-2 codes of C54 . Source: Queensland Cancer Registry, Queensland Health and Queensland ...

Cancer Mortality by Proportion Indigenous Population in Queensland Uterine cancer 0 3 6 9 12 15 Rate per 100,000 population Avg No. per Year Mortality of Uterine cancer among Females, by Indigenous Proportion, Queensland, Five Year Average, 1998 to 2002 2.7 44 <5% Indigenous Proportion Indigenous Population 3.0 4 At least 5% Indigenous Note: Rates are age standardised to the Australian population as at 30 June 2001. Numbers and rates are averaged over five years, and based on place of usual residence at time of diagnosis. The range shown by the orange line corresponds to the 95% confidence interval for the estimated rate. Uterine cancer is defined by the ICD-0-2 codes of C54 . Source: Queensland Cancer Registry, Queensland Health and Queensland Cancer ...

Age-specific Cancer Mortality in Queensland Uterine cancer Rate per 100,000 population Mortality of Uterine cancer, by Age Group among Females, Queensland, Five Year Average, 1998 to 2002 Female 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 Age group (years) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85+ Note: Age-specific rates are averaged over the five years, and based on age at time of diagnosis. Only the first year of each 5-year age group is displayed on the x-axis. Uterine cancer is defined by the ICD-0-2 codes of C54 Source: Queensland Cancer Registry, Queensland Health and Queensland Cancer Fund. Generated by Epidemiology Services Unit, Queensland Health For more information: Health Status Indicators for ...

Cancer Mortality by Geographical Reporting Area in Queensland Uterine cancer 0 3 6 9 12 15 Rate per 100,000 population Avg No. per Year Mortality of Uterine cancer among Females, by Geographical Reporting Area, Queensland, Five Year Average, 1998 to 2002 2.9 3 Bayside Geographical Area 2.1 6 Brisbane North 3.6 8 Brisbane South 1.6 2 Darling Downs/Sth West 2.8 2 Far North 3.1 3 Fitzroy/Central West 2.4 5 Gold Coast 3.6 3 Logan-Beaudesert 2.5 1 Mackay 2.5 2 Northern/North West 3.7 4 Redcliffe-Caboolture 3.0 4 Sunshine Coast 3.2 2 West Moreton 2.4 3 ...

Age-specific Cancer Incidence in Queensland Uterine cancer Rate per 100,000 population Incidence of Uterine cancer, by Age Group among Females, Queensland, Five Year Average, 1998 to 2002 Female 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 Age group (years) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85+ Note: Age-specific rates are averaged over the five years, and based on age at time of diagnosis. Only the first year of each 5-year age group is displayed on the x-axis. Uterine cancer is defined by the ICD-0-2 codes of C54 Source: Queensland Cancer Registry, Queensland Health and Queensland Cancer Fund. Generated by Epidemiology Services Unit, Queensland Health For more information: Health Status Indicators ...

Cancer Incidence by Geographical Reporting Area in Queensland Uterine cancer 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 Rate per 100,000 population Avg No. per Year Incidence of Uterine cancer among Females, by Geographical Reporting Area, Queensland, Five Year Average, 1998 to 2002 16.1 14 Bayside Geographical Area 17.9 46 Brisbane North 16.9 35 Brisbane South 18.3 23 Darling Downs/Sth West 14.4 13 Far North 17.7 15 Fitzroy/Central West 12.7 26 Gold Coast 14.8 16 Logan-Beaudesert 16.4 8 Mackay 13.8 13 Northern/North West 16.7 15 Redcliffe-Caboolture 13.6 19 Sunshine Coast 17.7 ...

Cancer Incidence by Socioeconomic Status in Queensland Uterine cancer 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 Rate per 100,000 population Avg No. per Year Incidence of Uterine cancer among Females, by SEIFA category, Queensland, Five Year Average, 1998 to 2002 16.4 39 High SES SEIFA Quintile 16.3 57 Mod. high SES 14.8 52 Moderate SES 15.5 72 Mod. Low SES 17.7 63 Low SES Note: Rates are age standardised to the Australian population as at 30 June 2001. Numbers and rates are averaged over five years, and based on place of usual residence at time of diagnosis. The range shown by the orange line corresponds to the 95% confidence interval for the estimated rate. Uterine cancer is defined by the ICD-0-2 codes of C54 . Source: ...

Trends in Cancer Incidence by Health Zone in Queensland Uterine cancer Rate per 100,000 population Incidence of Uterine cancer among Females, by Health Zone, Queensland, 1986 to 2002 Northern Central Southern 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 Year 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 Note: Rates are age standardised to the Australian population as at 30 June 2001. Data are reported by place of usual residence and year of diagnosis. Uterine cancer is defined by the ICD-0-2 codes of C54 Source: Queensland Cancer Registry, Queensland Health and Queensland Cancer Fund. Generated by Epidemiology Services Unit, Queensland Health For more information: Health Status Indicators ...

Cancer Mortality by Socioeconomic Status in Queensland Uterine cancer 0 3 6 9 12 15 Rate per 100,000 population Avg No. per Year Mortality of Uterine cancer among Females, by SEIFA category, Queensland, Five Year Average, 1998 to 2002 3.0 7 High SES SEIFA Quintile 2.9 10 Mod. high SES 2.2 8 Moderate SES 2.6 13 Mod. Low SES 3.0 11 Low SES Note: Rates are age standardised to the Australian population as at 30 June 2001. Numbers and rates are averaged over five years, and based on place of usual residence at time of diagnosis. The range shown by the orange line corresponds to the 95% confidence interval for the estimated rate. Uterine cancer is defined by the ICD-0-2 codes of C54 . Source: Queensland ...

Trends in Cancer Mortality in Queensland Uterine cancer Rate per 100,000 population Mortality of Uterine cancer, among Females, Queensland, 1982 to 2001 Female 0 3 6 9 12 15 Year 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 Note: Rates are age standardised to the Australian population as at 30 June 2001. Data are reported by year of diagnosis. Uterine cancer is defined by the ICD-0-2 codes of C54 Source: Queensland Cancer Registry, Queensland Health and Queensland Cancer Fund. Generated by Epidemiology Services Unit, Queensland Health For more information: Health Status Indicators for Queensland (http://www.health.qld.gov.au/hic/QHID/default.asp) ...

Cancer Mortality by Geographical Reporting Area in Queensland Uterine cancer 0 3 6 9 12 15 Rate per 100,000 population Avg No. per Year Mortality of Uterine cancer among Females, by Geographical Reporting Area, Queensland, Five Year Average, 1997 to 2001 2.3 2 Bayside Geographical Area 2.2 6 Brisbane North 3.1 7 Brisbane South 2.4 3 Darling Downs/Sth West 2.9 2 Far North 3.4 3 Fitzroy/Central West 2.5 5 Gold Coast 4.0 3 Logan-Beaudesert 1.7 1 Mackay 3.7 3 Northern/North West 3.6 3 Redcliffe-Caboolture 2.3 3 Sunshine Coast 3.7 3 West Moreton 2.3 3 ...

Trends in Cancer Incidence in Queensland Uterine cancer Rate per 100,000 population Incidence of Uterine cancer, among Females, Queensland, 1982 to 2001 Female 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 Year 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 Note: Rates are age standardised to the Australian population as at 30 June 2001. Data are reported by year of diagnosis. Uterine cancer is defined by the ICD-0-2 codes of C54 Source: Queensland Cancer Registry, Queensland Health and Queensland Cancer Fund. Generated by Epidemiology Services Unit, Queensland Health For more information: Health Status Indicators for Queensland (http://www.health.qld.gov.au/hic/QHID/default.asp) ...

Age-specific Cancer Mortality in Queensland Uterine cancer Rate per 100,000 population Mortality of Uterine cancer, by Age Group among Females, Queensland, Five Year Average, 1997 to 2001 Female 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 Age group (years) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85+ Note: Age-specific rates are averaged over the five years, and based on age at time of diagnosis. Only the first year of each 5-year age group is displayed on the x-axis. Uterine cancer is defined by the ICD-0-2 codes of C54 Source: Queensland Cancer Registry, Queensland Health and Queensland Cancer Fund. Generated by Epidemiology Services Unit, Queensland Health For more information: Health Status Indicators for ...

Cancer Incidence by Socioeconomic Status in Queensland Uterine cancer 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 Rate per 100,000 population Avg No. per Year Incidence of Uterine cancer among Females, by SEIFA category, Queensland, Five Year Average, 1997 to 2001 16.4 52 High SES SEIFA Quintile 13.8 47 Mod. high SES 15.4 48 Moderate SES 17.4 65 Mod. Low SES 15.6 55 Low SES Note: Rates are age standardised to the Australian population as at 30 June 2001. Numbers and rates are averaged over five years, and based on place of usual residence at time of diagnosis. The range shown by the orange line corresponds to the 95% confidence interval for the estimated rate. Uterine cancer is defined by the ICD-0-2 codes of C54 . Source: ...

Age-specific Cancer Incidence in Queensland Uterine cancer Rate per 100,000 population Incidence of Uterine cancer, by Age Group among Females, Queensland, Five Year Average, 1997 to 2001 Female 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 Age group (years) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85+ Note: Age-specific rates are averaged over the five years, and based on age at time of diagnosis. Only the first year of each 5-year age group is displayed on the x-axis. Uterine cancer is defined by the ICD-0-2 codes of C54 Source: Queensland Cancer Registry, Queensland Health and Queensland Cancer Fund. Generated by Epidemiology Services Unit, Queensland Health For more information: Health Status Indicators ...

Trends in Cancer Incidence by Health Zone in Queensland Uterine cancer Rate per 100,000 population Incidence of Uterine cancer among Females, by Health Zone, Queensland, 1986 to 2001 Northern Central Southern 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 Year 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 Note: Rates are age standardised to the Australian population as at 30 June 2001. Data are reported by place of usual residence and year of diagnosis. Uterine cancer is defined by the ICD-0-2 codes of C54 Source: Queensland Cancer Registry, Queensland Health and Queensland Cancer Fund. Generated by Epidemiology Services Unit, Queensland Health For more information: Health Status Indicators for ...

Cancer Mortality by Socioeconomic Status in Queensland Uterine cancer 0 3 6 9 12 15 Rate per 100,000 population Avg No. per Year Mortality of Uterine cancer among Females, by SEIFA category, Queensland, Five Year Average, 1997 to 2001 2.7 9 High SES SEIFA Quintile 2.2 8 Mod. high SES 3.1 10 Moderate SES 2.5 10 Mod. Low SES 2.9 11 Low SES Note: Rates are age standardised to the Australian population as at 30 June 2001. Numbers and rates are averaged over five years, and based on place of usual residence at time of diagnosis. The range shown by the orange line corresponds to the 95% confidence interval for the estimated rate. Uterine cancer is defined by the ICD-0-2 codes of C54 . Source: Queensland ...

Cancer Incidence by Geographical Reporting Area in Queensland Uterine cancer 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 Rate per 100,000 population Avg No. per Year Incidence of Uterine cancer among Females, by Geographical Reporting Area, Queensland, Five Year Average, 1997 to 2001 14.9 13 Bayside Geographical Area 17.3 43 Brisbane North 17.1 34 Brisbane South 17.5 22 Darling Downs/Sth West 14.7 13 Far North 19.1 15 Fitzroy/Central West 12.7 25 Gold Coast 14.0 14 Logan-Beaudesert 16.1 8 Mackay 11.5 11 Northern/North West 17.1 15 Redcliffe-Caboolture 14.8 20 Sunshine Coast 16.7 12 ...