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How common is carcinoma of uterus nearing menopause or after menopause?thanks

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Peak incidence: Uterine cancer peak incidence 49 yrs and older ( premenopausal and menopausal woman.Rare in younger woman.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/22/2020

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