Contrary to Cervical cancer which mostly affects young women, endometrial cancer almost always occurs after menopause, in women aged 68 on average. It affects the upper part of the uterus and more precisely the tissue (endometrium) that lines the inside of the cavity. Women most at risk are those with a history of polyps on the uterus and those who suffer from obesity and / or diabetes. These two diseases are indeed accompanied by an increased production of estrogen, hormones that promote the growth of cancer cells. Endometrial cancer also develops more frequently in women treated with Tamoxifen, treatment used as hormone therapy to prevent recurrence of certain breast cancer.
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