Blood steroid levels predict survival in endometrial cancer and reflect tumor estrogen signaling.

CONCLUSION: Low levels of certain endogenous steroids are associated with aggressive tumor traits and poor survival and may provide preoperative information independent of histological biomarkers already in use.
PMID: 31813586 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Gynecologic Oncology - December 4, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Forsse D, Tangen IL, Fasmer KE, Halle MK, Viste K, Almås B, Bertelsen BE, Trovik J, Haldorsen IS, Krakstad C Tags: Gynecol Oncol Source Type: research