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Changes in bowel habits
While changes in bowel habits are not a direct or common symptom of endometrial cancer, they can occasionally occur due to advanced disease or when the cancer has metastasized (spread to nearby organs. As endometrial cancer progresses, it can invade nearby tissues and organs, including the colon and rectum. When the tumor affects these areas, it may change bowel habits. For example, it could cause constipation, diarrhea, or a feeling of incomplete bowel movements.
The growing tumor may pressure the nearby structures in the pelvic area, including the intestines. This pressure can affect bowel function and cause changes in bowel habits. In some cases, endometrial cancer can metastasize (spread) to other body parts, including the gastrointestinal tract. When cancer cells reach the colon or rectum, they can cause changes in bowel habits, such as bleeding, abdominal pain, and altered stool consistency.