Endometrial cancer in older women is a target

　　“Uterus The triad of endometrial cancer

　　Experts said, “For patients like Mrs. Liu, the second ward has admitted 34 cases in the past six months alone, and most of them are over 50 years old. The prevalence rate accounted for 19.2% of those hospitalized for malignant tumors during the same period, of which 88.2% were also accompanied by hypertension, 67.64% had diabetes, and 76.47% were significantly overweight. Obesity, hypertension, and diabetes are considered the triad of endometrial cancer. ”

　　Experts say that endometrial cancer, also known as uterine corpus cancer, has an incidence rate second only to breast cancer and cervical cancer , reside female The third most common malignant tumor occurs in people aged 58 to 61 years. The main symptoms are vaginal bleeding and discharge, which can manifest in various forms of vaginal bleeding, the most common of which is peritoneal bleeding. menopause Irregular vaginal bleeding during menopause and vaginal bleeding after menopause； In the late stage, cancer invasion may cause abdominal, lumbosacral and even lower limb pain. ； Purulent discharge from the vagina may occur when combined with infection, and may also be accompanied by anemia , cachexia and other systemic symptoms.

　　So, what are the main high-risk factors for endometrial cancer?

　　One is related to the long-term stimulation of estrogen. For example, people with infertility are more likely to suffer from polycystic ovary Syndrome, functional ovarian tumors and other high estrogen levels are more likely to occur, and long-term use of estrogen without progesterone antagonism is more likely to occur. Postmenopause is delayed - patients with endometrial cancer are 6 years later than the average woman in menopausal age.

　　Second, it is related to metabolic disorders. disease Related, such as obesity, hypertension, and diabetes are significantly more common. The third factor is related to genetic factors. About 20% of endometrial cancer patients have close relatives with a family history of cancer.

　　Endometrial cancer early symptoms are detectable

　　Although the incidence rate of endometrial cancer is so high and is increasing year by year worldwide, its onset process is long and early symptoms can be detected. There are effective examination methods such as imaging technology, tumor markers, hysteroscopy, especially diagnostic dilation and curettage. As long as you insist on regular physical examinations, you can detect it early. Once endometrial cancer is diagnosed, surgery should be the main method, supplemented by radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormonal medication and other means. After standard treatment, the 5-year survival rate of early-stage patients can reach more than 90%, and good curative effects can also be achieved for patients in the middle and late stages.

　　Professor Geng Xiaoxing solemnly reminds middle-aged and elderly female friends: Do not use or abuse estrogen in general； Various chronic diseases require active treatment ； Maintain good living habits, pay attention to low cholesterol in diet, and maintain a normal weight ； Pay attention to menstrual changes during perimenopause. After menopause, vaginal bleeding and discharge should seek medical attention immediately without hesitation. ； People with high-risk factors go to specialists regularly Hospital examine.