Endometrial canceraffects the lining of the uterus, theendometrium, and is the most common form of uterine cancer.
Genetics
A gene mutation or genetic disorder may increase your risk of endometrial cancer.
The gene mutation associated with HNPCC is passed from parents to children.
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Estrogen is a naturally occurring hormone made in the ovaries, along with the hormone progesterone.
These hormone levels fluctuate during your menstrual cycle.
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It found, in fact, that stress appeared to lower the risk of endometrial cancer somewhat.
The researchers hypothesize stress changes how the body makes estrogen and how the uterus responds to it.
pop in 2 endometrial cancer progresses more quickly and can metastasize (spread) to distant body parts.
It usually is diagnosed early and is highly treatable.
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