June is Uterine and Endometrial Cancers Awareness Month

June is Uterine and Endometrial Cancers Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness, share knowledge, and support the thousands of individuals and families affected by these gynecologic cancers each year.

While uterine cancer is often discussed as a single disease, it actually includes two distinct cancer types: endometrial cancer, which begins in the lining of the uterus and is the most common form of uterine cancer, and uterine sarcoma, a rare cancer that develops in the muscle or connective tissues of the uterus. Understanding the differences between these cancers is critical for early diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and improved outcomes.

Why Awareness Matters

Awareness can save lives. Recognizing potential symptoms and risk factors may lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment, when outcomes are often more favorable. Common symptoms can include abnormal uterine bleeding, post-menopausal bleeding, pelvic pain, pelvic mass, or unexplained weight loss. Because these symptoms can be mistaken for other conditions, it is important to seek medical evaluation when changes occur.

Risk factors for endometrial cancer may include obesity, diabetes, family history, prior tamoxifen use, and certain genetic conditions, while uterine sarcoma risk factors can include prior pelvic radiation and other rare inherited syndromes.

Knowledge Empowers Patients and Families

At the Abdominal Cancers Alliance, we are committed to connecting patients, caregivers, and advocates with reliable information and support throughout the cancer journey. Whether you are newly diagnosed, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking to learn more, access to trusted resources can make a meaningful difference.

Know the Symptoms

Learn about the signs and symptoms of uterine sarcoma and endometrial cancer, including abnormal bleeding, pelvic pain, and other warning signs that should be discussed with a healthcare provider.

Explore:

• Endometrial Cancer Symptoms

• Uterine Sarcoma Symptoms

Understand the Risk Factors

Discover factors that may increase the risk of developing uterine or endometrial cancers, including age, genetics, obesity, prior radiation exposure, and other health conditions.

Explore:

• Uterine and Endometrial Cancer Risk Factors

Evaluation and Diagnosis

Find information about the tests and procedures used to evaluate symptoms and diagnose uterine and endometrial cancers, including imaging, biopsies, pathology, and staging.

Explore:

• Uterine and Endometrial Cancer Evaluation & Diagnosis

Treatment Options

Learn about available treatment approaches, including surgery, CRS/HIPEC, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapies, and clinical trials.

Explore:

• Uterine and Endometrial Cancer Treatment

Explore our Resource Center

At the Abdominal Cancers Alliance, we are committed to connecting patients and caregivers with reliable information, support, and resources throughout the cancer journey. During Awareness Month, we encourage everyone to learn more about these diseases and help spread awareness within their communities.

Explore our resources:

• Uterine Sarcoma Resource Center: https://www.abdominalcancers.org/uterine-sarcoma

• Endometrial Cancer Resource Center: https://www.abdominalcancers.org/endometrial-cancer

Share Knowledge. Share Hope.

Whether you are a patient, survivor, caregiver, healthcare professional, or advocate, your voice can make a difference. By sharing educational resources, encouraging conversations about symptoms and risk factors, and supporting those affected by uterine and endometrial cancers, we can help improve awareness and outcomes for patients everywhere.

This June, join us in raising awareness, fostering understanding, and building a stronger community for those impacted by uterine sarcoma and endometrial cancer.

Together, we are stronger.