The Uterus

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This paper discusses the female reproductive organ, the uterus. It discusses the anatomy of the uterus and its relationship to other organs in the body, the primary biological function of the uterus and the several diseases that the uterus is prone to. The paper focuses briefly on ovarian cancer and the assessments and treatments that a woman with this form of cancer can expect.

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"If it is a cancer of the endometrium, then the woman may be able to find relief from surgical staging exploratory laparotomy, which would also need a peritoneal cytology assessment. If it is found that the disease is in stage 1, wherein the cancer is confined to the uterus, adjuvant therapies would be started based on the pathologic features of the disease. If the disease were at stage 2, which would involve the entire uterus, and the cervix, hysterectomy would be the best option. It must be remembered that endometrial cancer is one of the most curable of all forms of cancer; perhaps it is generally detected at a very early stage by the woman. The five-year survival rates for the patient with cervical cancer can be much poorer, if there is poorly differentiated tumor histology. (Gynecologic Malignancies, endometrial, ovarian and cervical cancer)"

Sample of Sources Used:

• "Definition of Uterus" Retrieved From http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5918 Accessed 29 June, 2006
• Dye, Frank J; Dye, Dye. (2000) "Human Life before Birth"
• Taylor & Francis. "Female Anatomy for Conception" Retrieved From http://www.infertilitycentral.com/fertility/female-anatomy-for-conception.html Accessed 29 June, 2006
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• "Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body- The Uterus" Retrieved From http://education.yahoo.com/reference/gray/subjects/subject?id=268 Accessed 29 June, 2006

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