Uterine (Endometrial) Cancer Treatment in Kolkata
Uterine cancer — also called endometrial cancer — most often announces itself with post-menopausal bleeding, a symptom that should always be evaluated promptly. Dr. Dipanwita Banerjee, Senior Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist at CNCI, manages uterine cancer from risk awareness through staging surgery and robotic treatment.
Whatever stage you are at — a risk factor like PCOS or obesity, post-menopausal bleeding you haven't had checked, a confirmed diagnosis, or planning for fertility — find your situation below to see how Dr. Banerjee approaches it.
Understanding uterine cancer
Uterine cancer, most commonly endometrial cancer, develops in the lining of the uterus. It is one of the five gynaecological cancers Dr. Banerjee treats, and — because its most common symptom, post-menopausal bleeding, tends to appear relatively early — it is often diagnosed at an earlier stage than ovarian cancer.
As with ovarian and vulval cancer, there is currently no routine population screening test for uterine cancer. Prompt evaluation of any post-menopausal bleeding, and awareness of metabolic risk factors, are the most important tools for early detection — and Dr. Banerjee's practice covers the complete pathway from risk assessment through staging surgery and long-term follow-up.
Uterine cancer care, stage by stage
Because uterine cancer has no routine screening test, awareness of risk factors and prompt evaluation of bleeding symptoms carry most of the weight. Dr. Banerjee's approach follows where a woman actually is — from understanding metabolic risk with no symptoms, through evaluating bleeding, to staging surgery and life after treatment.
Risk Awareness
Uterine cancer has no routine population screening test, which makes understanding personal risk factors one of the few tools available before symptoms appear.
Obesity & Diabetes
Both conditions are linked to prolonged, unopposed oestrogen exposure — a known driver of changes in the uterine lining.
PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a recognised risk factor, and because it affects younger women, some patients are diagnosed at a reproductive age.
No Routine Screening
Unlike cervical cancer, there is no population screening test for uterine cancer — awareness of risk factors and symptoms carries the weight instead.
Evaluating Abnormal Bleeding
Post-menopausal bleeding is the hallmark symptom of uterine cancer and should never be dismissed as a normal part of ageing — it warrants prompt, not delayed, evaluation.
Post-Menopausal Bleeding
Any vaginal bleeding after menopause is the most common symptom of uterine cancer and should be evaluated promptly rather than watched.
Diagnostic Work-Up
Clinical evaluation, ultrasound and endometrial sampling to investigate the bleeding and determine whether cancer is present.
Why Prompt Matters
Because this symptom tends to appear relatively early in the disease course, prompt evaluation often means an earlier-stage, more treatable diagnosis.
Staging & Surgical Treatment
Uterine cancer management centres on accurate surgical staging, with robotic techniques offering a minimally invasive option for many patients.
Staging Surgery
Specific expertise in the staging surgery used to manage uterine (endometrial) cancer, as part of her broader work in ovarian, uterine and other gynaecological malignancies.
Robotic & Minimally Invasive Surgery
Fellowship-trained at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Centre, New York, in robotic procedures for endometrial cancer — offering faster recovery and reduced surgical trauma compared to open surgery.
Multidisciplinary Coordination
As In-charge of the Department of Surgical Oncology (Gynaecology) at CNCI, surgical staging is coordinated with chemotherapy and radiation input from other specialists as each case requires.
Fertility & Life After Treatment
Because PCOS is a recognised risk factor, some women who develop uterine cancer are of reproductive age at diagnosis — making fertility planning a real part of care for this condition.
Oncofertility Counselling
For women of reproductive age — including those with PCOS-related risk — sensitive counselling on fertility-sparing surgical options where the disease stage allows it.
Metabolic Risk Management
Given the established links to obesity, diabetes and PCOS, ongoing awareness of these risk factors is incorporated into follow-up care.
Structured Follow-Up
A defined surveillance schedule after treatment to check for recurrence early, when it is most treatable.
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What patients say
I had the pleasure and privilege of knowing her more closely during my treatment for Endometrial Cancer at CNCI. I must admit that I have complete faith in her and trust her blindly.
I'm privileged to get you as a doctor & also honoured to have attached with you. I'm perfectly satisfied with her work as a Gynaecological Oncologist with your best efforts in my surgery along with all other tests & reports
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