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Uterine (womb) cancer

Uterine (womb) cancer
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Uterine (womb) cancer

Information about uterine (womb) cancer including symptoms, risk factors and how it is treated.
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After treatment for uterine (womb) cancer

Information about follow-up and living a healthy lifestyle after your treatment
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Radiotherapy for uterine (womb) cancer

Learn about the different types of radiotherapy used to treat uterine (womb) cancer
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Surgery for uterine (womb) cancer

Information on the types of surgery for womb cancer and some of the potential side-effects from surgery
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How is uterine (womb) cancer treated?

Information on treating uterine (womb) cancer including surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other treatments, and the side-effects of treatment
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What are the grades and stages of uterine (womb) cancer?

Learn about the 'stages' and 'grades' of uterine (womb) cancer
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Tests after being diagnosed with uterine (womb) cancer

Learn about the tests you might have in hospital after being diagnosed with uterine (womb) cancer
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What are the types of uterine (womb) cancer?

Information on the types of uterine (womb) cancer, particularly endometrial cancer which is the most common type.
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Symptoms and diagnosis of uterine (womb) cancer

Learn about the symptoms of uterine (womb) cancer and how it is diagnosed
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What increases my risk of uterine (womb) cancer?

Information about risk factors and how to reduce your risk of developing uterine (womb) cancer
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