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LET'S BEAT UTERINE CANCER ONE WOMAN AT A TIME

Thank you for taking interest in learning more about Uterine Cancer and what you can do to help. This Cancer is a very important part of who I am and what I want to do with my life. Over the last two years, My entire family has been affected by this disease. Our mother, Ruby Pierce, passed away in October 2007, secondary to recurrent Grade 4 Uterine Sarcoma. This type of cancer has no guaranteed treatment and the survival rate is low. I have found that research and helping others understand this disease has helped me in my grief process. I am also a nurse, and feel that it is my duty to help others understand what Uterine Cancer is and means.

Why should I be concerned about cancer of the uterus?

Some women who get uterine cancer have certain risk factors, or things in their life that cause them to have a higher chance of getting this disease. But there are women who get uterine cancer who do not have any of these high risk factors. Uterine cancer usually occurs after menopause. But it may also occur around the time that menopause begins. Abnormal vaginal bleeding is the most common symptom of uterine cancer. Bleeding may start as a watery, blood-streaked flow that gradually contains more blood. Women should not assume that abnormal vaginal bleeding is part of menopause. If you have abnormal vaginal bleeding after menopause, talk with your health care provider.

Please take time to learn the risks and symptoms of Uterine Cancer. You too can make a difference in someone's life.