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Research on risk factors for peritoneal cancer indicates that certain individuals have a higher likelihood of developing this disease. These risk factors include:
* Advanced Age: The incidence increases particularly in individuals aged 60 and over.
* Genetic Predisposition: A family history of peritoneal cancer or genetic mutations (e.g., BRCA1/BRCA2) significantly increases the risk.
* History of Breast Cancer: Having a previous history of breast cancer in women is considered an important risk factor.
* Obesity and Sedentary Lifestyle: As with many other types of cancer, obesity and physical inactivity can increase the risk of peritoneal cancer.
* Endometriosis: Endometriosis, characterized by the growth of the uterine lining (endomium) outside the uterus, has been identified as an effective factor in the development of peritoneal cancer.
Who gets peritoneal cancer?
* Advanced Age: The incidence increases particularly in individuals aged 60 and over.
* Genetic Predisposition: A family history of peritoneal cancer or genetic mutations (e.g., BRCA1/BRCA2) significantly increases the risk.
* History of Breast Cancer: Having a previous history of breast cancer in women is considered an important risk factor.
* Obesity and Sedentary Lifestyle: As with many other types of cancer, obesity and physical inactivity can increase the risk of peritoneal cancer.
* Endometriosis: Endometriosis, characterized by the growth of the uterine lining (endomium) outside the uterus, has been identified as an effective factor in the development of peritoneal cancer.