about The Eve Appeal
The Eve Appeal was launched in
2005 and is the UK’s only national
gynaecological cancer research
charity. Our mission is to raise funds
for research and to save lives from
these diseases.
The Eve Appeal shares in a united
vision with the Gynaecology Cancer
Research Centre at University College
London to significantly reduce
the current 41% mortality rate of
gynaecological cancers in the UK.
where can I get further
information?
If you have any concerns about womb
cancer please speak to your GP.
‘‘
Before I was diagnosed
with womb cancer, I had
no idea that bleeding
was the main symptom.
But now I know that if
you have any bleeding
after the menopause you
must get it checked out.
I encourage all women
to learn the signs and
symptoms of womb
cancer.
‘‘
Margaret Meadows
The Eve Appeal’s Ambassador
Stockton-on-Tees
working in partnership with
The Eve Appeal, 15B Berghem Mews, Blythe Road, London, W14 0HN
tel: 020 7605 0100 reg. charity no. 1091708
www.eveappeal.org.uk office@eveappeal.org.uk
theeveappeal
gynaecology cancer research fund
What
women
need to
know...
...about
womb
cancer
signs &
symptoms
information
leaflet
key messages for women
about womb cancer*
Also known as endometrial cancer or
cancer of the uterus, womb cancer
is cancer of the lining of the womb
(differs from cervical cancer which
occurs at the entrance to the womb)
Womb cancer is the fourth most
common cancer in UK women and
is on the rise each year due to our
changes in lifestyle
Every year, over 7,500 women are
diagnosed with womb cancer in the
UK
Womb cancer is almost always
curable if caught at an early stage
Cervical screening tests (previously
known as smear tests) do not detect
womb cancer
a woman’s reproductive
system
fallopian tube
uterus
vagina
early signs and symptoms
of womb cancer
Vaginal bleeding after the menopause
Vaginal bleeding between periods
If you have any abnormal bleeding, tell
your GP straight away. If this abnormal
bleeding fails to clear up or worsens then
return to your GP and explain this to them.
leading risk factors for
developing womb cancer
Women over the age of 50 are at
a higher risk
Being overweight – the risk of womb
cancer increases significantly in
women with a Body Mass Index (BMI)
of more than 25
Having diabetes
actions that may reduce
the risk of developing
womb cancer
Maintaining a healthy physically
active lifestyle to prevent becoming
overweight (a BMI greater than 25)
and to prevent the development of
type 2 diabetes
Use of a combined oral contraceptive
cervix
ovary
*These key messages form part of the Womb Cancer
Consensus Statement published in September 2010
which is a part of a wider initiative between The Eve
Appeal and the National Forum of Gynaecological
Oncology Nurses (NFGON).
early diagnosis
can save lives…
If you experience any unusual symptoms
it is important you visit your GP. It is
unlikely that your symptoms are caused
by a serious problem but it is important
they be checked out.
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