Malpractice News: Three Cancers Women Should Watch

Malpractice News: According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), persistent mouth sores, unexplained fevers, joint pain or discomfort during sex can be warning signs for the three most common cancers affecting women over age 55.

Oral cancer
Women between the ages of 55 and 65 are at a 1 in 98 risk to develop oral cancer. Because people tend to ignore symptoms, it is usually diagnosed when the disease is in its late stages. Because approximately 75 percent of oral cancers are caused by smoking and alcohol use, the ACS recommends that in addition to avoiding tobacco, that women monitor their alcohol intake. The ACS also recommends that women see their doctor or dentist should they develop a sore on their mouth or lips that does not clear up within two weeks.

Leukemia
In adult women, the largest spike in diagnoses of leukemia occurs in women aged between 55 and 74. Some of the common symptoms of the disease include extreme fatigue, unexplained fevers, bone or joint pain, and bruising easily after minor bumps. The ACS recommends being careful to avoid unnecessary scans: CT scans and x-rays, as high doses of radiation can trigger leukemia. Because of recent advancements in the treatment of the disease, the 5-year survival rate for leukemia has risen from 14 percent in the 1960s to 65 percent today.

Endometrial (uterine) cancer
This is the fourth most common type of cancer in women, with 90 percent of cases occurring in women over age 50. Overweight women are 2-3 times more likely to develop uterine cancer. The most common symptoms of the disease is unusual bleeding, women typically seek medical care early, and more than 80 percent of uterine cancers are found and treated at the early stages.

Experts also recommend dietary changes: A Swedish study found that after menopause, a woman’s daily iron requirement drops from 18 mg per day to 8 mg, and recommended that post-menopausal women do not need to continue taking iron supplements. The study also recommended that increasing calcium intake from 1,000 mg to 1,200 mg per day can cut the risk of developing uterine cancer in half.

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