What Is Uterine Cancer?

Uterine cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the uterus, the organ where a baby develops during pregnancy. It is the most common gynecologic cancer in the United States. While it most often affects the lining of the uterus (called the endometrium), uterine cancer can also develop in the muscle or other tissues of the uterus.

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​Common symptoms

The most common symptom is abnormal vaginal bleeding, especially:

• Bleeding after menopause.

• Bleeding between menstrual periods.

• Heavier or longer menstrual periods than usual.

• Pelvic pain or pressure.

• Unusual vaginal discharge.

• Pain during intercourse.

• Pain or difficulty with urination (less common).

• Unexplained weight loss or fatigue, particularly if the cancer is advanced. 

• Some people had no symptoms at all