Exam 28: Endometrial Cancer

Hypertension is known to be an independent risk factor for endometrial cancer.

Incidence rates of endometrial cancer in the United States are highest in _____ women.

Obesity is one of the strongest and most well-established risk factors for endometrial cancer.

Which of the following is associated with an increased risk for endometrial cancer?

Endometrial cancer is primarily a disease of industrialized countries.

What is the unopposed estrogen hypothesis?

Some research data seems to suggest that cigarette smoking may decrease the risk of endometrial cancer.

What is the estimated median age at diagnosis of endometrial cancer?

The use of what medication has been linked to an increased risk of endometrial cancer?

The American Cancer Society recommends that all women undergo annual screening for endometrial cancer beginning at age 35.

Why is the theory that night shift workers may have a higher risk of developing endometrial cancer plausible?

List three reasons why African Americans with endometrial cancer are more likely than non-Hispanic white women to die from it.

What is the most common histologic type of endometrial cancer?

Which of the following is associated with a reduced risk for endometrial cancer?

What genetic defect is associated with increased risk of endometrial cancer?