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uterine cancer |
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uterine cancerMalignant tumour of the uterus. Cancers affecting the lining of the uterus (endometrium) are the most common cancers of the female reproductive tract. Risk factors include absence of pregnancy, early age of first menstruation (before age 12), late onset of menopause (after age 52), obesity, diabetes, and estrogen replacement therapy. Additional risk factors are a personal history of breast or ovarian cancer, age (over age 40), and a family history of uterine cancer. Whites are more likely to develop uterine cancer than are blacks. The major symptom is vaginal bleeding or discharge. Treatment may begin with simple or radical hysterectomy. Some uterine cancers are treated in part by hormonal therapy, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy. |
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uterine cancer deaths rates are extremely low), I appreciate his effort to capture the spirit of the book. People with cancer in rural and remote areas are diagnosed at a later stage than their urban counterparts and are more likely to die from cancer, such as lung, cervical and uterine cancer, the further they are located from large cities. However, 36 women getting tamoxifen developed uterine cancer, compared with only 23 taking raloxifene. |
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