What Patients Say About Cancer Treatment at New Hope
What Is Uterine Cancer?
Combating cancer starts with being armed with essential information about the disease.
Uterine cancer, also known as cancer of the uterus (the womb), is the most common malignant disease of the female reproductive system. The uterus is a hollow, pear-shaped pelvic organ where fetal development occurs. Without proper treatment, cancer development in this delicate organ is life-threatening. Uterine cancer accounts for about 11,350 deaths in the U.S. each year.
Uterine Cancers We Treat at New Hope Unlimited
There are two types of uterine cancer, which develop in different parts of the uterus.
Endometrial cancer
Endometrial cancer is responsible for more than 95 percent of uterine cancers. It begins in the lining of the uterus or the endometrium.
Uterine sarcoma
This rare cancer of the uterus forms in the muscles or other tissues of the uterus. It occurs in only 6 out of every 1,000,000 women in the United States each year.
Uterine Cancer Symptoms
Signs of uterine cancer vary from woman to woman. If you have gone through menopause, it is important to see your doctor if you experience any vaginal bleeding or unusual discharge.
If you are not menopausal, visit your obstetrician if you have any of the following signs and symptoms for more than two weeks:
- Abnormal vaginal discharge
- Unusual bleeding between periods
- Pelvic pain or pressure
- Difficulty or pain when urinating
- Discomfort during sexual intercourse
- Weight loss
These symptoms may signal other health problems and do not always mean you have uterine cancer. However, it is essential to discuss any symptoms with your doctor, since they may signal other health issues.
Uterine Cancer Causes
Medical researchers do not know the exact cause of uterine cancer, but several factors may increase a woman's risk. These include:
- Obesity
- A diet high in fat
- Intake of Tamoxifen, a breast cancer drug
- Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT)
- Family or personal history of uterine, ovarian, or colon cancer
- Ovarian diseases, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
- Hormone therapy for breast cancer
- Complex atypical endometrial hyperplasia
- Diabetes
- Never having been pregnant
- Starting menstruation at a young age
- Entering menopause at a later age
- Pelvic radiation
- Being 40 and older
It is essential to understand that not all women with risk factors develop tumors in the uterus, and a woman without risk factors is not immune to the disease.
Uterine Cancer Diagnosis
The protocol for diagnosing uterine cancer starts with ruling out other possible health problems. Your doctor will ask questions about your family and personal medical history, symptoms, and general health. After which, one or more of the following tests will help detect cancer, determine if it has spread (metastasize), or find out if treatment is working.
- Pelvic examination
- Endometrial biopsy
- D&C (dilation and curettage)
- Hysteroscopy
- Computed axial tomography (CT) scan
- Positron emission tomography (PET) scan
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
- Transvaginal ultrasound
- Chest x-ray
- Blood tests
Early detection is key to improving your uterine cancer prognosis and life expectancy.
Why Choose New Hope for Uterine Cancer Treatments?
We go beyond treating cancer of the uterus. We are dedicated to helping women with uterine cancer retrieve the healthy life they once had. Our anti-tumor protocols slow down the spread of cancer cells, improve immune function, and rehabilitate psychological wellness. New Hope works hand-hand, communicating and collaborating with each other and with you, to ensure you receive the seamless, coordinated care you deserve.
Our Approach
Advanced Uterine Cancer Treatments
Top-Rated Physicians
Personal Care
Patient Satisfaction
Our Top-of-the-Line Medical Facilities
At New Hope Unlimited, we pride ourselves in providing superior comfort, cleanliness, and cancer care at our 8,000 square foot medical treatment center in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico. We worked with renowned architects and contractors to create the ideal space for recovery, which includes state-of-the-art lounge areas and spacious private in-rooms that assure the comfort of our patients and their loved ones.
To make our patients feel right at home, each private ward is equipped with high-definition U.S. television, quality bedding, and high-speed internet connection. And with proper nutrition playing a vital role in cancer recovery, New Hope Unlimited also fulfills the dietary needs of each patient using fresh, organic produce to prepare breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners.
Comfort and cleanliness are also strictly implemented in our medical treatment rooms, which are equipped with the latest medical supplies and technology to provide the highest standard of care and treatment. Our medical center also has an in-house Hyperbaric Chamber, a well-established therapy for decompression sickness, exclusively available for our patients’ use.
Further, New Hope Unlimited has maintained its exceptional partnership with Hospital Migoo, a medical group of certified physicians and specialists committed to our patients’ care and well-being.
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FAQs
1. What specific treatments does New Hope offer?
From detoxification, diet modification, and even stress management — learn about our combination of conventional, alternative, and holistic treatments for cancer of the uterus.
2. Can I exercise while receiving treatment?
Exercise helps improve physical and mental functioning as well as the quality of life in patients with uterine cancer. However, it is important to ask your doctor if he or she has concerns before starting any new training regime.
