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Endometrial (Uterine) Cancer
When To Call a Doctor
See your doctor if you have:
- Reference Abnormal vaginal bleeding Opens New Window or discharge, especially if it occurs after Reference menopause Opens New Window.
- Pain during sex.
- Pain in the pelvic area.
- Irregular bleeding while taking Reference hormone therapy Opens New Window.
Who to see
Health professionals who can evaluate your symptoms and your risk for endometrial cancer include:
- Reference Family medicine physicians Opens New Window.
- Reference General practitioners Opens New Window.
- Reference Gynecologists Opens New Window.
- Reference Internists Opens New Window.
- Reference Nurse practitioners Opens New Window.
- Reference Physician assistants Opens New Window.
Doctors who can manage your cancer treatment include:
- Reference Gynecologic oncologists Opens New Window.
- Reference Gynecologists Opens New Window.
- Reference Medical oncologists Opens New Window.
- Reference Radiation oncologists Opens New Window.
- Reference Surgeons Opens New Window.
To prepare for your appointment, see the topic Reference Making the Most of Your Appointment.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference October 22, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Ross Berkowitz, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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