Seven key facts every woman should know about womb cancer

It’s the fourth most common cancer in women in the UK and there are 12 per cent more cases of womb cancer compared to 10 years ago, according to The Eve Appeal’s website - (PA)

Testing urine and vaginal fluid could help rule out womb cancer in women experiencing postmenopausal bleeding.

Patients usually undergo ultrasounds, biopsies and occasionally a hysteroscopy to examine symptoms, but researchers say this novel approach offers a less-invasive alternative assessment.