Read on to learn more about breast cancer and uterine cancer, and the relationship between them.
Extended exposure toestrogenand certain lifestyle factors, like obesity and diet, are also linked to both cancers.
Having one cancer does not necessarily mean you will develop the other.
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However, your risk of developing the other cancer is increased.
Talk with your healthcare provider about your risk and how you will be monitored for any subsequent cancers.
It is more likely that you would develop one cancer sometime after being treated for the other cancer.
If you are treated with tamoxifen for breast cancer, your uterine cancer risk increases.
It is more likely for a person to develop the second cancer after being treated for the first cancer.
However, there are things it’s possible for you to do that can help reduce your risk.
Your healthcare team will discuss your individual risk for subsequent cancers.
It also helps to practice preventive measures.
A high-fat diet is linked to both cancers and can lead to obesity.
Obesity can impact estrogen levels, which is also linked to both kinds of cancer.
If you are premenopausal, routine gynecologic care is sufficient.
Your healthcare provider can discuss this in detail with you.
Being aware of the increased risk can also help you stay vigilant about any symptoms that might develop.
A Word From Verywell
Surviving cancer can be challenging, especially emotionally.
Knowing you have an increased risk of developing another cancer can be doubly concerning.
Having an increased risk for cancer is stressful.
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