Cancer of the lining of the womb can be called womb cancer, cancer of the uterus or endometrial cancer.

Womb cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women in the UK and is on the increase each year due to changes in our lifestyles.  Over 7,500 women are diagnosed every year in the UK.

Womb cancer is almost always curable if caught at an early stage so it is important for women to be aware of what to look for.

The key early signs and symptoms of womb cancer are:

• vaginal bleeding after the menopause
• vaginal bleeding between periods

If you have any abnormal bleeding, tell your GP straight away.  If this abnormal bleeding continues or worsens then return to your GP and explain this to them.  It is unlikely that your symptoms are caused by a serious problem but it is important to be checked out.

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