Diet and Lifestyle - Women who are overweight or consume a high fat diet have a higher risk of developing endometrial cancer. Hormone Therapy - Women who use estrogen replacement therapy without progesterone may increase their risk of developing endometrial cancer. Using tamoxifen may also increase the chance of developing endometrial cancer. Number of Children - Women who have never been pregnant are more likely to develop endometrial cancer than are women who have had children. Although black women are less likely than white women to develop endometrial cancer, once it is diagnosed the risk is higher that it will be in an advanced stage.
Black women are therefore more likely to die of endometrial cancer then white women.
Women who have abnormal vaginal bleeding should be evaluated by their doctor. A routine effective screening test for endometrial cancer has not yet been developed. Please consult the PDQ Index . This document is also available in a text-only format . The information provided through OncoLink should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease.