Uterine cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the lining of the uterus, also known as the endometrium.
Dr. Sujay Susikar, Senior Consultant - Surgical Oncology & Robotic Surgeon, Kauvery Hospital Alwarpet, discusses the symptoms and the importance of early detection for uterine cancer.
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Dr. Sujay Susikar, Senior Consultant - Surgical Oncology & Robotic Surgeon, Kauvery Hospital Alwarpet, discusses the symptoms and the importance of early detection for uterine cancer.
Watch This Video on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHqF6kN_pAA
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00:00Uterine cancers are common in women who are in their postmenopausal age.
00:09We see a lot of uterine cancers only after their periods have stopped.
00:13The earliest sign of a uterine cancer is postmenopausal bleeding.
00:18Even after their periods have stopped, sometimes they can have some bleeding or they can have some spotting.
00:27So when a woman who is postmenopausal has any signs and symptoms like spotting or a watery discharge,
00:34then she has to consult her gynecologist immediately to make sure that she doesn't have a growth inside her uterus.
00:40So looking out for this sign is very helpful because identifying a uterine cancer at a very early stage
00:45can lead to a very good prognosis, meaning that uterine cancers can be cured in an early stage
00:51up to the range of around 97% today and they behave very well.
00:55So please look out for these symptoms and make sure that you consult your gynecologist
00:59if you know that you have postmenopausal bleeding.