ENDOMETRIAL CANCER: RISKS, SYMPTOMS, AND TREATMENT

What increases the risk of cancer?

These are some factors that may increase the risk of endometrial cancer:

• Early menstruation (starting before age 12)
• Early menopause (before age 50)
• Endometrial polyps
• Estrogen replacement therapy
• Irregular periods
• Never being pregnant
• Obesity
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Tamoxifen use (a drug for breast cancer treatment

Endometrial cancer prognosis Aside from these factors, some health conditions also increase the risk of developing cancer, and these conditions include breast cancer, colon cancer, diabetes, gallbladder disease, and high blood pressure.

Diagnosing endometrial cancer

Endometrial cancer is usually detected at very early stages because it produces abnormal vaginal bleeding. This symptom urges women to see their doctors. When the condition is diagnosed early on, surgery can be performed to remove the uterus, which successfully cures the condition. Other signs and symptoms of endometrial cancer include:

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