Recommended TVUS Screening Thresholds May Miss Endometrial Cancer in Black Women
Current criteria for noninvasive transvaginal ultrasound used to determine the need for endometrial biopsy not as accurate in Black women (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - July 23, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Family Medicine, Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Radiology, Journal, 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
Endometrial Biopsy (Procedure)
Title: Endometrial Biopsy (Procedure)Category: Procedures and TestsCreated: 12/6/1998 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/30/2018 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Womens Health General)
Source: MedicineNet Womens Health General - November 30, 2018 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news
Aegea Medical launches post-market Adaptive Vapor Ablation study
Aegea Medical said today that it launched a new post-market study exploring the long-term effects of its Adaptive Vapor Ablation technology in endometrial ablation procedures.
The PACE II study will look to enroll up to 50 women who were previously treated in the Menlo Park, Calif.-based company’s pivotal trial of the Adaptive Vapor Ablation tech and will analyze uterine cavity access and the feasibility of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for three to four years post-treatment.
“While endometrial ablation technologies have served physicians and their patients well for some time, the issue of post-proc...
Source: Mass Device - October 30, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Clinical Trials Women's Health aegeamedical Source Type: news
Endometrial Biopsy
Title: Endometrial BiopsyCategory: Procedures and TestsCreated: 12/6/1998 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/1/2016 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Womens Health General)
Source: MedicineNet Womens Health General - September 1, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news
Shares fall after trial fail for Juniper Pharmaceuticals
Shares of Boston-based women ’s health biotech Juniper Pharmaceuticals sank after the company announced that a gel hoped to reduce pain in women during an endometrial biopsy failed a mid-stage trial.
The news sent shares of the company down 24 percent to $5.38 — its lowest point in more than a year — as of 11:30 a.m.
Ju niper’s (Nasdaq: JNP) Phase 2b clinical trial tested its 10 percent lidocaine bioadhesive vaginal gel, COL-1077, for the reduction of pain intensity. But Juniper said late… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - August 18, 2016 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Don Seiffert Source Type: news
Cancer Screening Tests All Women Should Know About
By Stacy Simon Along with giving Mother's Day gifts and sending greetings this year, encourage the moms in your life to get up to date on cancer screening tests. Screening tests look for cancer before a person has any signs or symptoms. Regular screenings can catch some cancers early, when they’re small, have not spread, and are easier to treat. With cervical and colon cancers, these tests can even prevent cancer from developing in the first place. Sweeten the deal by offering to help your mom schedule her screening, drive her to and from appointments, and keep her company in the waiting room. These are the American ...
Source: American Cancer Society :: News and Features - April 29, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Prevention/Early Detection Breast Cancer Cervical Cancer Endometrial Cancer Colon/Rectum Cancer Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell Source Type: news
Wait Times Do Not Affect Survival in Endometrial CancerWait Times Do Not Affect Survival in Endometrial Cancer
Wait times between endometrial biopsy and surgical staging do not compromise prognosis in women with type I endometrial cancer. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - January 15, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Delayed womb repair may be responsible for heavy periods (AlphaGalileo, 25 March 2014)
A UK study presented at the Society for Endocrinology BES conference analyses TGF-β gene expression in endometrial biopsies.
Full article (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - March 25, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Endometrial Biopsy
Title: Endometrial BiopsyCategory: Procedures and TestsCreated: 12/6/1998 8:56:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/14/2014 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Womens Health General)
Source: MedicineNet Womens Health General - February 14, 2014 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news
Hysterectomy for cancer – Trudy’s Story
Hi, I have been off work for shoulder surgery work related. During that time I found out after my pap smear was abnormal that I needed a endometrial biopsy which confirmed uterine cancer. Less than a month after that I had a robotic total hysterectomy. Everything including my cervix was removed.
The resident told me I would be off work 4 to 6 weeks. My work disability is giving me off till 5/28/13. I had this procedure on May 1st ,2013. I am still on light duty til 6/6/2013 for my shoulder. I am a nurse who works 12.5 hours a day but not every day. I push a med cart with a computer. Wash, turn, lift patients getting them ...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - May 20, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Cancer Recovery Your Stories davinci hysterectomy return to work after hysterectomy robotic hysterectomy total hysterectomy Uterine Cancer Source Type: news
Hysterectomy for cancer – Trudy ’ s Story
Hi, I have been off work for shoulder surgery work related. During that time I found out after my pap smear was abnormal that I needed a endometrial biopsy which confirmed uterine cancer. Less than a month after that I had a robotic total hysterectomy. Everything including my cervix was removed.
The resident told me I would be off work 4 to 6 weeks. My work disability is giving me off till 5/28/13. I had this procedure on May 1st ,2013. I am still on light duty til 6/6/2013 for my shoulder. I am a nurse who works 12.5 hours a day but not every day. I push a med cart with a computer. Wash, turn, lift patients getting them ...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - May 20, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health da vinci hysterectomy hysterectomy stories uterine cancer Source Type: news
Hysterectomy for cancer – Trudy ’ s Story
Hi, I have been off work for shoulder surgery work related. During that time I found out after my pap smear was abnormal that I needed a endometrial biopsy which confirmed uterine cancer. Less than a month after that I had a robotic total hysterectomy. Everything including my cervix was removed.
The resident told me I would be off work 4 to 6 weeks. My work disability is giving me off till 5/28/13. I had this procedure on May 1st ,2013. I am still on light duty til 6/6/2013 for my shoulder. I am a nurse who works 12.5 hours a day but not every day. I push a med cart with a computer. Wash, turn, lift patients getting them ...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - May 20, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health da vinci hysterectomy hysterectomy stories uterine cancer Source Type: news
Hysterectomy for cancer – Trudy ’ s Story
Hi, I have been off work for shoulder surgery work related. During that time I found out after my pap smear was abnormal that I needed a endometrial biopsy which confirmed uterine cancer. Less than a month after that I had a robotic total hysterectomy. Everything including my cervix was removed.
The resident told me I would be off work 4 to 6 weeks. My work disability is giving me off till 5/28/13. I had this procedure on May 1st ,2013. I am still on light duty til 6/6/2013 for my shoulder. I am a nurse who works 12.5 hours a day but not every day. I push a med cart with a computer. Wash, turn, lift patients getting them ...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - May 20, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health da vinci hysterectomy hysterectomy stories uterine cancer Source Type: news
Abnormal uterine bleeding in premenopausal women
14% of women experience irregular or excessively heavy menstrual bleeding. This abnormal uterine bleeding can be divided into anovulatory and ovulatory patterns.Anovulatory bleedingChronic anovulation can lead to:- irregular bleeding- prolonged unopposed estrogen stimulation of the endometrium- increased risk of endometrial cancerCauses of chronic anovulation include:- polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)- uncontrolled diabetes mellitus- thyroid dysfunction- hyperprolactinemia- antipsychotics or antiepilepticsPatients who should undergo endometrial biopsy include:- women 35 years or older with recurrent anovulation- women youn...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - April 18, 2012 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
