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 Endometrial Neoplasms
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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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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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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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Study highlights increased risk of second cancers among breast cancer survivors
Survivors of breast cancer are at significantly higher risk of developing second cancers, including endometrial and ovarian cancer for women and prostate cancer for men, according to new research studying data from almost ...
Apr 24, 2024
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Why are more young people like Kate Middleton being diagnosed with cancer?
Princess Catherine's announcement Friday that she has been diagnosed with cancer at age 42 makes her part of a troubling trend in which there's a rising rate of cancer among young adults.
Mar 26, 2024
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Biomarker test could improve diagnosis of endometrial cancer
A simple, safe and accurate test that identifies women with womb cancer from a sample taken from the vagina has been developed by clinician scientists from The University of Manchester.
Mar 21, 2024
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