You can cut your risk of developing cancer of the uterus by keeping to a healthy body weight.

If your family has a history of cancer of the bowel, breast, ovary or uterus you may want to talk with your GP about genetic testing.

Women who take the progesterone-only contraceptive pill (mini-pill) or the combined pill are less likely to get cancer of the uterus.

You can also help yourself after the menopause by watching out for any unexpected bleeding from your vagina. See your GP if you notice any. It may not be cancer, but if it is the sooner it is treated, the better the chance of cure.

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