Cancer of the womb or uterus is when the cells in the womb grow in an abnormal way. A group of these cancer cells can form a tumour.
Most women with womb cancer will have a type called endometrial cancer. This is cancer that starts in the lining of the womb
The lining of your womb is called the endometrium. Every month this lining thickens, grows and then falls away from the womb as a monthly period. During pregnancy, your womb protects the growing baby.
Symptoms and diagnosis of uterine cancer
Symptoms of uterine cancer can include: