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  • Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners

    Are there ways to prevent uterine cancer?

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    Cancer Uterine Cancer
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  • Dr David Rosen

    Gynaecologist, Laparoscopic Surgeon

    Dr David Rosen is a Specialist Endoscopic (Keyhole) and Robotic Surgeon with expertise in; Prolapse and Incontinence surgery, Endometriosis, menstrual disorders including complicated Hysterectomies by … View Profile

    There are two main types of uterine cancer:
    a. Endometrial - cancer of the lining of the uterus, which is more common
    b. Sarcoma - a cancer of the uterine body

    Unfortunately there is very little one can do to reduce the risk of sarcoma as it may be quite random in its presentation. Endometrial cancer however has a very strong association with:

    1. Obesity
    2. Diabetes
    3. Hypertension
    4. Family history (not quite as strong an association)

    Therefore by reducing the three primary risk factors one can dramatically reduce ones risk of endometrial cancer. Use of the oral contraceptive pill has also been shown to reduce the risk of endometrial cancer, and regular gynaecological check-ups with early presentation for abnormal bleeding patterns, especially after the menopause, will be of great benefit in catching any changes early.

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