Ultrasounds may not find this cancer in Black women
A common algorithm to check for endometrial cancer is not reliable for Black women, according to a new study published today in JAMA Oncology.
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Urogenital Diseases: News and Research on Uterine Diseases
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Scientists discover high-risk form of endometrial cancer—and how to test for it—using AI
A discovery by researchers at the University of British Columbia promises to improve care for patients with endometrial cancer, the most common gynecologic malignancy.
Jun 26, 2024
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Healthy weight loss could lower your odds for cancer
Losing weight can protect you against cancers related to obesity, a new study finds. The findings are published in the journal Diabetes.
Jun 25, 2024
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FDA approves Keytruda plus chemo for primary advanced, recurrent endometrial carcinoma
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Merck's Keytruda (pembrolizumab) plus chemotherapy as treatment for adult patients with primary advanced or recurrent endometrial carcinoma. This is the third FDA-approved ...
Jun 24, 2024
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Customizable AI tool helps pathologists identify diseased cells
It's something nearly any pathologist would welcome: a personally trained assistant that can help them identify abnormal cells in blood samples and biopsies so they can more quickly and accurately diagnose cancer or other ...
Jun 19, 2024
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Why are young people getting cancer?
Stacy Hernandez was 23 when she was told she had uterine cancer. She couldn't believe it. Not only did she have cancer, but one that had an average diagnosis age of 60 years old.
Jun 14, 2024
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Scientists developing at-home swab tests for endometrial, ovarian cancer
Early detection improves treatment outcomes for endometrial and ovarian cancers, yet far too often women are diagnosed in advanced stages of these diseases. Unlike many other cancers, there are no standard screenings for ...
May 30, 2024
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Researchers create comprehensive transcriptional atlas of human adenomyosis
Adenomyosis is a poorly understood gynecological disorder with limited treatment options. A new study employed single-cell RNA sequencing and spatial transcriptomics to map transcriptional alterations across different regions ...
May 30, 2024
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Conjugated equine estrogen may increase risk for ovarian cancer
Conjugated equine estrogen (CEE) taken alone for menopause may increase the risk for developing and dying from ovarian cancer, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, ...
May 28, 2024
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New study shows continued high effectiveness of HPV vaccination in England
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program in England has not only been associated with a substantial reduction in cervical disease, but has done so in all socioeconomic groups, finds a study published by The BMJ.
May 15, 2024
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