Endometrial cancer:
Endometrial
Cancer :
Cancer is a disease in which
certain body cells don't function right, divide very fast, and produce
too
much tissue that forms a tumor. Cancer of the uterus is cancer in the womb, the
hollow, pear-
shaped organ where a baby grows during a woman's pregnancy. There are different types of
uterine cancers. Two types are endometrial cancer and uterine sarcomas. In the United States,
endometrial
cancer is a common cancer of the female reproductive system. This type of cancer
happens when cancer begins
in the tissue lining the uterus (endometrium). Uterine sarcomas occur
when cancer grows in the muscles or
other supporting tissues in the uterus. Uterine sarcomas
account for only a small portion of cancers of
the uterus. Uterine cancer is the most common
gynecologic cancer (i.e., cancer that originates in female
reproductive system). The wall of the
uterus is comprised of an inner lining (called the endometrium) and an outer
layer of muscle tissue
(called the myometrium). Endometrial cancer most often occurs after
the reproductive years,
between the ages of 60 and 70. Endometrial cancer is sometimes called
uterine cancer, but there
are other cells in the uterus that can become cancerous — such as muscle
or myometrial cells.
What is “Cancer” Insurance?
Cancer insurance provides benefits
only if you get cancer. If yes, then Cancer policies sold today
vary widely in cost and coverage. If you decide to purchase a cancer
insurance policy, contact
different companies and agents, and compare the policies before you buy.
Cancer insurance is
sometimes referred to as a specified disease or dreaded disease policy.
It is also necessary if you
are considering the purchase of cancer insurance or other specified
disease type coverage, it is a
good idea to carefully review your current health insurance policies.
Before going for cancer
insurance you should make it clear from agent or company that all
expenses will be covered by
policy or only hospital costs will be bared by cancer insurance policy.
Many cancer insurance
policies have fixed cost limits. Cancer insurance is not a substitute for
comprehensive coverage.
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