This month we will be putting the spotlight on Cancers of the Uterus or Cancers of the Womb as it is called in the United Kingdom. We will discuss risk factors, symptoms and treatments of endometrial / uterine cancers. We will also discuss uterine sarcomas and how they differ from other cancers in presentation and treatment.
Guiding our discussion will be the following Topic Questions:
T1: What are the risk factors for #endometrialcancer #uterinecancer? Do genetics play a role?You will find helpful information on this month's topic in a booklet produced by the NCI What You Need to Know About - Cancer of the Uterus.
T2: How are cancers of the uterus diagnosed? What are the signs and symptoms and, if diagnosed, did you experience these?
T3: What treatments are used for #endometrialcancer #uterinecancer? What are the common short and long term side effects?
T4: How do uterine sarcomas differ from other endometrial/uterine cancers? What are the types? Differing symptoms and treatment?
T5: Are there any special support services for cancers of the uterus? Where can people learn more?
We look forward to you joining us on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 9pm ET (8pm CT, 6pm PT).
Dee
#gyncsm Co-founder
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