Late symptoms of endometrial cancer

We all know that for any disease, only when it is discovered and treated in the early stages can better results be achieved. This is especially important for endometrial cancer, because it is also a type of cancer after all. Generally, cancer cells will metastasize in the late stages, which will increase the difficulty of treatment. Let's take a look at some of the symptoms of endometrial cancer.

Many female friends do not have a deep understanding of the late symptoms of endometrial cancer. They often do not feel the presence of the disease at the beginning of the disease, and often do not notice it until the endometrial cancer develops to the late stage. Therefore, it is very necessary to understand the symptoms of late endometrial cancer in order to monitor the progress of one's own disease in time. Gynecological examination of early endometrial cancer may show no abnormalities. In the late stage, the uterus may be significantly enlarged. When combined with uterine cavity pyometra, there may be obvious tenderness. Occasionally, cancerous tissue may prolapse in the cervical canal, which is easy to bleed when touched. When the cancer infiltrates the surrounding tissues, the uterus is fixed or irregular nodules are palpated beside the uterus. Based on the above symptoms, auxiliary examinations can be performed to confirm whether it is endometrial cancer. Therefore, women should pay attention to changes in their menstruation and the characteristics of vaginal secretions at any time; once symptoms appear, go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible.

1. Pain. In the late stage of endometrial cancer, the tumor compresses the nerves, causing pain in the lumbar region, lower abdomen, and lower limbs.

2. Increased vaginal discharge. This late-stage symptom of endometrial cancer is very common. Adenocarcinoma grows in the uterine cavity, so there is relatively little chance of infection. Initially, there may be a small amount of bloody vaginal discharge, but as the tumor grows, it triggers infection and necrosis, and the endometrial cancer tissue falls off, causing increased discharge with a foul odor. Sometimes the discharge is mixed with small fragments of cancer tissue.

3. Changes in uterine morphology: In the late endometrial stage, the uterus becomes larger and softer.

4. Vaginal bleeding Irregular vaginal bleeding is the main symptom of endometrial cancer in the middle and late stages. The amount of bleeding can be more or less. In severe cases, the bleeding is accompanied by fleshy tissue. Frequent and heavy vaginal bleeding can lead to severe anemia and even shock.

5. Lower abdominal pain and others: If the cancer involves the internal os of the cervix, it can cause pyometra, lower abdominal distension and cramp-like pain. In the late stage, infiltration of surrounding tissues or compression of nerves can cause pain in the lower abdomen and lumbosacral region. In the late stage, corresponding symptoms such as anemia, weight loss and cachexia may occur.

I believe that after reading this article, everyone will have a clearer understanding of the late-stage symptoms of endometrial cancer. Endometrial cancer is a malignant tumor and a very scary disease. Therefore, for the sake of your own health, you should avoid unnecessary risk factors, stay away from dangers, and do regular gynecological examinations in your daily life to detect endometrial cancer as soon as possible.