Endometrial Cancer Overview

What is a significant risk factor associated with endometrial cancer related to reproductive history?

Which diagnostic procedure is specifically performed for the diagnosis of endometrial cancer?

What common symptom might indicate the presence of endometrial cancer in a postmenopausal woman?

During the collaborative care for endometrial cancer, which of the following treatments is commonly utilized?

What nursing intervention should be prioritized for a patient undergoing pre-operative care for endometrial cancer?

Endometrial Cancer Overview

Often detected early through symptoms like vaginal bleeding outside of menstrual cycles or after menopause.

Contributing Factors

Obesity: Increases risk three-fold for women 21 to 50 lbs overweight.
Nulliparity: Having never given birth increases risk.
Late Menopause: Onset after the typical age can elevate risk.

Manifestations

Postmenopausal bleeding is a significant warning sign.
Women may experience other forms of abnormal bleeding.

Diagnostic Screening

No specific screening test is available; an endometrial biopsy is performed for diagnosis.
All women at menopause should be educated about risks and symptoms associated with endometrial cancer.

Collaborative Care

Treatment Options:
- Radium therapy and X-ray therapy are common.
- Hysterectomy may be necessary.

Nursing Interventions

Assess for signs of grief in patients.
Provide comprehensive pre-operative teaching to prepare patients.
Offer post-operative care to ensure recovery.
Evaluate and address psychosexual needs post-treatment.

Internal Radiation Therapy Considerations

For younger patients with pelvic cancers, discuss potential impacts on sexuality and infertility before starting radiation.
Teach about options such as sperm banking or egg-harvesting, if suitable.

This quiz covers the key aspects of endometrial cancer, including its early detection, contributing factors like obesity and nulliparity, and typical manifestations such as abnormal bleeding. It also touches on diagnostic screening methods, particularly the role of endometrial biopsy. Gain essential knowledge about this important health topic.