We can generally speaking cancer cannot be prevented. Can screen for pre-cancer and we are reasonably good at that with the mammogram for breast cancer and the Pap test for detecting precancer of the cervix. Unfortunately screening for uterine cancer is not very productive. However women with heavy or irregular bleeding at the time of menopause should be evaluated for the possibility of overgrowth of the endometrium or lining of the uterus and treated appropriately at that time. It is important to discuss your individual case with our expert team.Tuesday, July 24, 2007
How can I prevent uterine cancer?
We can generally speaking cancer cannot be prevented. Can screen for pre-cancer and we are reasonably good at that with the mammogram for breast cancer and the Pap test for detecting precancer of the cervix. Unfortunately screening for uterine cancer is not very productive. However women with heavy or irregular bleeding at the time of menopause should be evaluated for the possibility of overgrowth of the endometrium or lining of the uterus and treated appropriately at that time. It is important to discuss your individual case with our expert team.
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