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Common Questions on Endometrial/Uterine Cancer

Are all uterine cancers the same?
Endometrial Cancer Introduction – Women’s Cancer Network
What is endometrial cancer – American Cancer Society

Who is at risk for getting endometrial cancer?
Endometrial Cancer Risk Factors – Women’s Cancer Network
What are the risk factors for endometrial cancer – American Cancer Society (ACS)

I am confused about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and uterine cancer. I have heard both that it causes and prevents uterine cancer! Where can I learn more?
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) – Medem Learning Centers

What tests are used to diagnose uterine cancer?
D and C – Medline Plus
Endometrial Biopsy – The Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide
Hysteroscopy – The Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide

Where is the first place I should look for treatment information?
Endometrial Cancer: Treatment – NCI/PDQ®

What can you tell me about surgery for endometrial cancer?
Endometrial Cancer Surgery – Women’s Cancer Network
Surgery - ACS

Is hormone therapy used for endometrial cancer?
Endometrial Cancer Hormonal Therapy – Women’s Cancer Network
Hormone Therapy - ACS

Where can I find information on menopause?
Menopause: What to Expect When Your Body is Changing – American Academy of Family Physicians
The North American Menopause Society
Menopause - The Hormone Foundation

How can uterine cancer affect my sex life?
How may cancer of the womb affect your sex life and fertility - CancerBACUP

I have also heard that there might be a connection between the drug Tamoxifen and endometrial cancer. Is there any information on this?
Tamoxifen - National Institutes of Health

Do you have a list of websites, books, and other resources on uterine cancer?
Information Finder on Gynecological Cancers


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