Deaths from womb cancer rise by a fifth: Cancer Research UK Professor Jonathan Ledermann, gynaecological cancer expert at Cancer Research UK, said: "It's hugely troubling that more women are dying from womb cancer, but we shouldn't let this cloud the fact that the chances of surviving the disease are still better than ever. This is due to better organisation of care for women's cancers and more widespread use of one-stop clinics for post-menopausal bleeding, as well as advances in the use of surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy through clinical trials. It's clear we're making great progress, but we don't yet fully understand what's driving up cases of womb cancer, so there's still lots more to do. Sara Hiom, director of information at Cancer Research UK, said: "Despite survival rates continuing to improve, these worrying figures show more women are still dying from womb cancer. This appears to be related to a rise in the incidence of womb cancer, so it's essential women receive support to help them reduce their risk. Maintaining a healthy body weight can halve a woman's risk of womb cancer and is one of the best ways to protect against the disease. Women should also be aware of the symptoms of womb cancer which include abnormal bleeding - especially for post-menopausal women - abdominal pain and pain during sex. Although these symptoms don't usually mean cancer, as they could be signs of more common conditions like fibroids or endometriosis, it's still vital to get them checked by a doctor. The earlier the disease is diagnosed, the more likely treatment will be successful.