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Peach Outreach’s Mission

Peach Outreach is a 501(c)(3) corporation committed to raising (a) awareness about endometrial (uterine) cancer and other gynecological cancers, and (b) funds to support research and education to advance early diagnosis, treatment and the quality of life of endometrial cancer and other gynecological cancer patients, survivors and their families, including, but not limited to, raising funds for The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Uterine Cancer Research Fund.

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230 W. Monroe • Suite 2528 • Chicago, IL 60606 • Phone: 312.578.1439 • Fax: 312.578.9769 info@foundationforwomenscancer.org

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Linda Ryan couldn't protect her young sons from witnessing her own cervical cancer treatment, but now she’s doing what she can to protect them from cancer by making sure they get the HPV vaccine. “Vaccinating my sons so they don’t have to tell their children they have cancer like I did seems like an easy decision to me,” she says. Read her story: bit.ly/1LuUZo5 Mobile: bit.ly/1EniPBX #endcancer

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look what our friends at Power Yoga Canada Mississauga are up to!!! karma yoga classes benefiting Peach Outreach! we are so grateful! will your yoga studio host classes to help spread awareness about UTERINE CANCER? ... See MoreSee Less

Karma Class $5 Sunday funday! Come out and support Peach Outreach tonight at 6pm! We still have some symptom cards, nail files, etc.. left. Pick one up for yourself, mom, partner, sister, friend, etc.. Be in the know about uterine cancer. #peachisthenewpink #geteducated #becausetimematters Go to peachoutreach.com for more info.

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HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN A NUTSHELL ABOUT UTERINE CANCER:

Endometrial/Uterine Cancer
Most uterine cancers begin in the lining of the uterus (endometrium). The endometrium is the tissue shed each month with the menstrual cycle. In the most common type of uterine cancer, called endometrial adenocarcinoma, cells in the endometrial lining grow out of control, may invade the muscular wall of the uterus and sometimes spread outside of the uterus (ovaries, lymph nodes, abdominal cavity).

Uterine sarcomas represent a type of uterine cancer in which malignant cells form in the muscle of the uterus (leiomyosarcoma) or in the network of support cells in the uterine lining (endometrial stromal sarcomas and carcinosarcomas). Accounting for fewer than five percent of all uterine cancers, uterine sarcomas are much less common than endometrial cancer, but have a much more aggressive clinical behavior. These cancers can spread quickly to distant sites.

The most common uterine cancer is endometrial cancer, and it is the most common gynecologic cancer.
Uterine cancer usually occurs around the time of menopause, but younger women also are at risk.
There is no screening test for endometrial cancer.
NOTE: The Pap test only screens for cervical cancer and DOES NOT screen for uterine cancer.

Risk factors for endometrial cancer include:
Taking estrogen alone without progesterone
Obesity
Diabetes
Hypertension
Use of tamoxifen
Late menopause (after age 52)
Never becoming pregnant
A family history of endometrial or colon cancer

Listen to your body for these symptoms
Abnormal vaginal bleeding; younger women should note irregular or heavy vaginal bleeding
Bleeding after menopause. Even brown spotting or a single spot of blood from the vagina is abnormal after menopause and should lead to a prompt gynecologic evaluation.
Act

If you experience these symptoms, you should have a biopsy of the endometrium to check for uterine cancer.

You can reduce your risk of uterine cancer by taking these steps:
Exercise regularly
Keep your blood pressure and blood sugar under control
Manage your weight

If you have an endometrial biopsy that shows endometrial cancer, seek care from a gynecologic oncologist. ... See MoreSee Less

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