What Is Fallopian Tube Cancer?
Fallopian tube cancer arises in the tissue of the fallopian tubes with the main type being adenocarcinoma that develops in glandular cells. Other, more unusual forms are leiomyosarcoma (arising in smooth muscle) and transitional cell carcinoma (developing in the urinary system).
Fallopian tube cancer is one of the rarer gynaecological cancers, amounting to only around 1% of female reproductive system cancers, although there has been recent evidence to suggest that some ovarian cancers initially start in the fallopian tubes.
As it is such a rare form of the disease, the cause of fallopian tube cancer is not exactly known. Some possible factors are chronic infection and a family history of breast or ovarian cancer where there is an inherited faulty gene (BRCA gene). The cancer is most commonly found in women in their 50s and 60s.
Since the fallopian tubes are so internal, an early diagnosis can be difficult, although there are some indicatory signs of fallopian tube cancer. These include pain, vaginal discharge and bleeding, and a swollen and/or painful stomach.
Private treatments for fallopian tube cancer are available at the LOC, where our gynaecological oncology experts can help to decide on the best course of treatment.