Which of the following women is most at risk for endometrial cancer?
1. Hannah is 60 years old. She has had no children and is receiving hormone replacement therapy for osteoporosis.
2. Irene is 43 years old. She has two children and a personal history of breast cancer.
3. Jennifer is 46 years old. She began her periods at age 13 and has noticed signs of menopause during the last few months.
4. Kathy is 30 years old. She has never been pregnant, and she was infected with human papilloma virus by a partner approximately 5 years ago.
ANS: 1
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