can endometriosis cause cancer - #26099
I am really worried about something I just read online. A friend of mine has been struggling with endometriosis for years. Like, super painful cycles, constant fatigue, and she even had to have surgery for it last year. Anyway, she mentioned her doctor told her that there’s a slight risk of cancer associated with endometriosis, and now I can't help but wonder, can endometriosis cause cancer? I mean, that just freaks me out, especially with everything she's gone through! It feels like one thing after another. She tried a bunch of treatments, like hormonal therapy and pain management, but I noticed she’s been more and more anxious lately, like she’s always googling stuff about how endometriosis connects to cancer or something. I’ve heard it’s rare, but I can't shake off this feeling that it still looms over her. Can endometriosis actually lead to cancer in any significant way? And if yes, should she be doing anything special to monitor her health moving forward? I’m just trying to help her out here but I’m confused about it all! Any insights from you all would really help!
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