During assessment of a patient with suspected endometrial cancer,what does the nurse identify in the patient's history as an important risk factor for cancer of the endometrium?

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Long-standing obesity is a known risk factor for endometrial cancer as adipose tissue produces estrogen and excess estrogen can stimulate the growth of endometrial tissue. Cigarette smoking, multiple pregnancies, and early sexual activity with multiple partners are not directly associated with an increased risk of endometrial cancer.

During Assessment of a Patient with Suspected Endometrial Cancer,what Does