What are the risk factors for endometrial cancer?created at May 05, 2009 138 Risk factors for endometrial cancer include older age,obesity,prolonged estrogen exposure (e.g.early menarche,late menopause,nulliparity,infertility treatments),polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS),a family history of endometrial,breast,ovarian,or colon cancer...  |
Navigating Ovarian Cancer Treatment - Key Questions to Ask Your Doctorcreated at May 05, 2009 125 Ovarian cancer treatment depends on the stage,type,and grade of the cancer,as well as the patient's overall health.Treatment options typically include surgery to remove as much cancerous tissue as possible,followed by chemotherapy,often using a combination...  |
Understanding Your Risk: How Likely Are You to Get Breast Cancer?created at May 03, 2009 107 Your risk of developing breast cancer depends on many factors,including your age,family history (especially if a close relative had breast cancer at a young age),genetic mutations (like BRCA1 and BRCA2),race / ethnicity,density of your breast tissue,lifest...  |
What are the causes and risk factors for ovarian cancer?created at May 05, 2009 159 It is difficult to discover what actually causes cancer from one person to another, but researchers have discovered several factors that increase a woman’s likelihood of developing ovarian cancer. Some risk factors for ovarian cancer include: Most ovarian... |