New, detailed molecular roadmap boosts fight against endometrial cancer
(DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) Scientists have taken an unprecedented look at the proteins involved in endometrial cancer, commonly known as uterine cancer. The study offers insights about how physicians might be able to better identify which patients will need aggressive treatment and which won't, and offers clues about why a common cancer treatment is not effective with some patients. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - February 13, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Utah researchers discover key protein in endometrial cancer growth
(Huntsman Cancer Institute) New research, published today in the journal Cancer Research, outlines findings scientists hope will advance our understanding of endometrial cancer and lead to more effective treatments. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - February 11, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Testosterone Has Different Effect in Men and Women
In women, testosterone may increase the risk for type 2 diabetes, while in men it lowers that risk. But high levels of testosterone increase the risk for breast and endometrial cancer in women and prostate cancer in men, the researchers reported. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - February 10, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
LY3023414 Demonstrates Manageable Safety Profile in Patients with Endometrial Cancer
The dual PI3K/mTOR inhibitor LY3023414 also displayed moderate single-agent activity in this study of patients with heavily pretreated advanced endometrial cancer. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - January 26, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hannah Slater Source Type: news
The Big Number: Why your risks for 7 types of cancer could be reduced with physical activity
Research shows several exercises can be effective against these cancers: breast, colon, endometrial, kidney, liver, multiple myeloma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - January 12, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Linda Searing Source Type: news
The Prognosis of Stage IA Mixed Endometrial Carcinoma The Prognosis of Stage IA Mixed Endometrial Carcinoma
A study determines that the serous subtype may be associated with a poor prognosisin in uterine cancer.American Journal of Clinical Pathology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 31, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pathology & Lab Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news
Study Identifies Factors of Microbiome Composition in Endometrial Cancer
A research team from the Mayo clinic verified the known risk factors for endometrial cancer, while identifying a possible microbiome signature associated with the disease. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - December 27, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Kevin Wright Source Type: news
Exercise may reduce risk for cancer by as much as 25 percent
People who engaged in physical activity as recommended by the NIH were able to reduce their risk for colon and breast cancers, as well as endometrial cancer, kidney cancer, myeloma, liver cancer and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - December 26, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Model predicts metastases in endometrial cancer patients
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Contrast ultrasound identifies early cervical cancer (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - December 24, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic researchers look at post menopause as key factor in endometrial cancer
(Mayo Clinic) Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecological malignancy in the US and the fourth most common cancer among women. In addition, endometrial cancer incidence rates are on the rise in the western world, suggesting that alterations in environmental factors such as diet, lifestyle, and the vaginal microbiome may be important drivers in its cause. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - December 16, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic researchers look at post menopause as key factor in endometrial cancer
ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecological malignancy in the U.S. and the fourth most common cancer among women. In addition, endometrial cancer incidence rates are on the rise in the western world, suggesting that alterations in environmental factors such as diet, lifestyle, and the vaginal microbiome may be important drivers in [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - December 15, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Patients with Endometrial Cancer Pose High Risk of Dying from Cardiovascular Disease
Patients with endometrial cancer pose a very high risk of dying from cardiovascular diseases in the year after diagnosis, suggesting the necessity of early involvement of cardiologists for these patients. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - December 2, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hannah Slater Source Type: news
Early Chemo Does Not Improve Survival in Endometrial Cancer
Endometrial cancer survival correlates with total number of chemotherapy cycles – but not whether they are started earlier than radiation, according to the results of a new study. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - November 1, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Seth Augenstein Source Type: news
Role of COX7RP in Endometrial, Breast Cancer Growth
COX7RP contributes to endometrial and breast cancer growth. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - October 4, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Leanne Marcello, MS Source Type: news
Analysis of Cervical Mutations Aids Endometrial Cancer Diagnosis
Diagnosis of endometrial carcinoma made easier by analysis of mutations in cervix or endometrial tissue. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - October 2, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Leanne Marcello, MS Source Type: news
