Endometrial cancer

In this episode, Dr Silipa Naiqiso discusses endometrial cancer, focusing on its prevalence, risk factors, presentation, and management in primary care. Learn about the latest trends, disparities, and practical tips for early detection and referral.

Topics

Intro.
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Prevalence of endometrial cancer?
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Risk factors.
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Common presentation.
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History.
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Examination.
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Investigations and interpreting results.
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Who to refer.
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MHT and cancer risk.
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Perimenopause and abnormal periods.
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High-risk populations.
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Progesterone therapy and risk reduction.
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Pipelle biopsy - practical tips.
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Family history and risk factors.
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Referrals.
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Addressing inequity.
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Prognosis.
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Take-home messages.
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Take home messages

Obesity is the strongest modifiable risk factor.
Post menopausal bleeding is endometrial cancer until proven otherwise.
Young women can develop endometrial cancer.
A normal ultrasound scan doesn't exclude endometrial cancer.
Most endometrial cancers are curable when diagnosed early.

Presenter

Silipa Naiqiso

Gynaecological Oncologist

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Silipa works as a Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist at the Gynaecology Oncology Unit at Te Toka Tumai, Auckland.

Her special interests are in the surgical management of pre-cancerous and cancerous lesions/masses of the uterus, ovary, cervix, vagina and vulva.

Silipa is a New Zealand-trained doctor who received her medical degree at the University of Auckland before completing her specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Middlemore Hospital and Northshore Hospital in Auckland.