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The American Society of Clinical Oncology has endorsed postoperative radiation therapy guidelines for endometrial cancer

ASCO Endorses ASTRO Guidelines for Endometrial Cancer

Qualifications to guidelines include stronger statements in favor of chemotherapy in some cases
Robotic surgery is safe and feasible for the surgical management of morbidly obese patients with endometrial cancer

Robotic Sx Viable for Morbidly Obese With Endometrial Cancer

No differences in blood loss, complication rates, survival for morbidly obese, lower-weight patients
Adhering to a Mediterranean diet may significantly reduce a woman's risk of endometrial cancer

Mediterranean Diet Might Lower Endometrial Cancer Risk

Women who followed it most closely saw significant reduction in risk
The use of power morcellation to remove fibroids in the uterus can end up spreading bits of hidden cancerous tumors throughout the abdomen

Cancer Prevalence Low in Power Morcellation Fibroid Removal

Researchers call the findings 'reassuring,' but FDA warnings remain for older women
High versus low intake of coffee is associated with a reduced risk for endometrial cancer

High Coffee Intake Linked With Lower Risk of Endometrial Cancer

Women benefited from drinking about four cups daily
A diagnosis of metabolic syndrome is associated with higher risk of endometrial cancer

Metabolic Sx Tied to Higher Risk of Endometrial Cancer

Excess weight likely a big factor, but other conditions also appear to matter