Unlock clear, compassion-driven guidance on uterine (endometrial) cancer from two leading women’s-health experts. Gynecologic oncologist Dr. Aparna Kamat (Houston Methodist, ex-MD Anderson) joins OB-GYN Dr. Kay to mark Endometrial Cancer Awareness Month and break down everything a woman needs to know, from first warning signs to cutting-edge treatments.
What You’ll Learn
- Prevalence & Global Trends
- Why endometrial cancer is now the most common gynecologic malignancy in the U.S. and rising fast in India
Major Risk Factors
- Obesity, diabetes, hypertension and PCOS as estrogen-linked triggers
- Tamoxifen use after breast cancer and the role of Lynch syndrome genetics
Actionable Prevention Tips
- Losing even 10 lb, balancing hormones with birth-control pills or IUDs, and supervised GLP-1 weight-loss drugs that may cut risk
Early “Red-Flag” Symptoms
- Post-menopausal bleeding or unexpected spotting and why immediate evaluation matters
Screening & Diagnosis
- Why routine ultrasounds aren’t recommended and how yearly well-woman visits plus targeted biopsies catch disease early
Minimally Invasive Treatments
- Robotic or laparoscopic hysterectomy with sentinel lymph-node mapping
- Fertility-sparing progesterone therapy and IUD options for younger patients
Family & Genetic Considerations
- Simple blood tests for Lynch syndrome and tailored colon-cancer screening roadmaps
Timestamp Chapters
0:00 Introduction & expert bios
1:47 What “uterine cancer” really means
3:24 Prevalence in the U.S. vs. India
4:45 Obesity, diabetes & PCOS risk links
6:44 Modifiable lifestyle habits
8:15 Tamoxifen, genetics & Lynch syndrome
9:55 Early bleeding signals to watch
12:02 Why no routine ultrasound screening
13:10 Surgery: robotic, laparoscopic & sentinel nodes
14:22 Fertility-preserving progesterone therapy
15:40 Key take-home messages & follow-up
Perfect For
- Women of any age seeking trustworthy, jargon-free cancer education
- Busy clinicians looking for a concise patient resource
- Anyone supporting a loved one with uterine cancer questions
**This video is for educational purposes only. Always consult your healthcare professional for personal advice.
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