Is uterine cancer hereditary?

Of hereditary uterine cancers, approximately 50 to 70 percent are associated with the hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC) syndrome, also known as Lynch syndrome. HNPCC is caused by the inheritance of a predisposing mutation in a single gene. read more

Familiarize yourself with the risk factors for uterine (endometrial) cancer, such as genetic factors and obesity, and ways to help prevent the disease. Familiarize yourself with the risk factors for uterine (endometrial) cancer, such as genetic factors and obesity, and ways to help prevent the disease. read more

The earlier uterine cancer is found, the greater the chances that it can be successfully treated. Talk to your gynecologist about your family history and changes in your periods. She will likely want to take a tissue sample with either an endometrial biopsy or a D&C. read more

Lynch syndrome, also called Hereditary Non-polyposis Colorectal Cancer (HNPCC) syndrome, is a hereditary cancer syndrome that increases a person’s risk of developing several different types of cancer, including endometrial (uterine) and colorectal cancer. read more