Coffee May Prevent Endometrial Cancer

Coffee May Prevent Endometrial Cancer

In the U.S., endometrial cancer is the most common cancer of the female reproductive organ. It is a type of cancer that starts in the endometrium, which is located on inner lining of the uterus. It may sometimes be referred to as uterine cancer. The uterus is the female pelvic organ where a fetus grows when a woman is carrying a child. Now, a new study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention investigates the effects of diet and the risk of this prominent cancer in women. They found that 3-4 cups of coffee daily reduced the risk of endometrial cancer by up to 19%.

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Endometrial Cancer: What You Need to Know

Endometrial Cancer: What You Need to Know

Endometrial cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the lining of the uterus.  The uterus is a female organ located in the pelvis.  This organ is hollow and pear-shaped, and is actually where a baby or fetus grows and develops when a woman is pregnant.  Endometrial cancer occurs when the lining of the uterus, known as the endometrium, sees abnormal changes.  These changes start in the top layer or surface cells of the lining and progress from there.  Currently, endometrial cancer is the most common female reproductive organ cancer.

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