What Is Endometrial Cancer?
Endometrial cancer occurs in the uterine lining, also called the endometrium, which is shed monthly during menstruation.
What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Endometrial Cancer?
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Can You Lower Your Risk of Developing Endometrial Cancer?
According to Cosgrove, obesity is the biggest modifiable risk factor for endometrial cancer.
“Excess adipose tissue makes estrogen, which feeds the uterus lining,” he said.
A healthy lifestyle can decrease your risk of endometrial cancer, among other things.
A pap smear samples cells of the cervix to screen for cervical cancer.
It will not detect endometrial cancer.
They may also order other medical imaging to determine if your cancer has spread.
“We now have FDA-approved treatments for many patients that have Lynch syndrome,” he said.
“We’re seeing responses that we’ve never seen before in endometrial cancer.”
These drugs deliver chemotherapy directly to the affected receptor sites of cancer cells.
“We’re seeing extraordinary responses to ADC drugs,” Cosgrove said.
Postmenopausal individuals do not need to see a gynecologist yearly.
However, it is a good idea to maintain a relationship with your gynecologist, should you need them.
“We can’t brush symptoms under the table.
What This Means For You
Know your family history.
Your doctor should address any bleeding that occurs after menopause, even once.
Early detection is critical, and your vigilance can make a difference.
Published online July 30, 2024. doi:10.1097/GME.0000000000002411
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