To screen for endometrial cancer, have an annual endometrial biopsy beginning at age 25-35. Any vaginal bleeding between menstrual periods or after menopause should be investigated carefully. If ovaries are not easy to examine by pelvic exam, additional testing, such as ultrasonography, may be recommended Have a urine test yearly to check for the presence of blood. A procedure in which small tissue samples are removed from the body to detect cancer or other abnormal cells. A general term for various illnesses, characterized by growth of abnormal or malignant cells.
Some cancers exist quietly within the body for years without causing a problem.
Others are aggressive, rapidly forming tumors that may invade and destroy surrounding tissue. Colonoscopy may also be used to get biopsy specimens, remove polyps, or treat bleeding sites. The abbreviation for deoxyribonucleic acid. DNA holds genetic information on cell growth, division, and function. An inherited disorder in which affected individuals develop multiple polyps in the colon.