It’s important to note that the risk of uterine cancer, also referred to as endometrial cancer, may also increase with other factors that interfere with hormone balance. One of the biggest risks is excess body weight, according to oncologist Dr. Joseph Buscema of Arizona Oncology.
“The relationship between the increase in body weight and endometrial malignancy has been associated with the presence of excessive estrogen quantities in these individuals. This factors into the development of endometrial cancer in younger cohorts of patients who have not gone through menopause, because of excess body weight, disturbance of ovulation that is associated with progesterone production to offset the proliferating influence of estrogen,” said Dr. Buscema.
Avoiding substantial weight gain and regular exercise are two ways women can reduce their uterine cancer risk, Dr. Buscema adds.