Marie, 63 years old, is presenting with symptoms of postmenopausal bleeding and is diagnosed with endometrial cancer.Other than gender and age, which of the following can be contributing factors in the development of endometrial cancer? Select all that apply.

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Factors contributing to the development of endometrial cancer include diabetes, use of tamoxifen (a medication used to treat breast cancer), obesity, and Lynch syndrome (a genetic condition that increases cancer risk). Hormonal contraception is generally associated with a reduced risk of endometrial cancer.

Marie, 63 Years Old, Is Presenting with Symptoms of Postmenopausal