Should women be concerned about cancer of the uterus?

Of Course!: Uterine cancer, once diagnosed early -often has excellent outcome with minimalist interventions. Why suffer?

Uterine Cancer : Endometrial cancer is always a concern for women, especially if they have certain risk factors, such as uninterrupted estrogen replacement therapy, a history of childlessness, or a familial history of cancer. A periodic gynecological exam and pap smear can catch many tumors early.

Endometrial cancer: A woman with any of the following risk factors should be concerned about endometrial cancer: obesity, type ii diabetes, oral estrogen without progesterone, family history.