Basic Information About Uterine Cancer

When cancer starts in the uterus, it is called uterine cancer. The uterus is the pear-shaped organ in a woman's pelvis (the area below your stomach and in between your hip bones). The uterus, also called the womb, is where the baby grows when a woman is pregnant. All women are at risk for uterine cancer, but the risk increases with age.

Learn about—

• The signs and symptoms of uterine cancer.
• Things that can increase your risk of uterine cancer.
• How to lower your risk of getting uterine cancer.
• How to tell if you might have uterine cancer.
• What to do if your doctor says you have uterine cancer.