Tag: Cancer: Uterine
Genetic Assay of PAP Tests May Help Dx Endometrial, Ovarian CA
PapSEEK tests for gene mutation, aneuploidy; better detection with Tao brush intrauterine sampling
Levonorgestrel IUD Feasible for Low-Risk, Early Uterine Cancer
Majority of women responded well and returned to normal histology in six months
Endometrial Ablation Doesn’t Increase Cancer Risk
No increased risk of endometrial, breast cancer for women in Finland treated with endometrial ablation
Lap, Abdominal Hysterectomy Equal for Early Endometrial CA
Equivalent disease-free survival at 4.5 years for stage I endometrial cancer with TAH, TLH
Risk of Endometrial Cancer Down With Intentional Weight Loss
Benefit greatest in women who are obese and achieve a normal weight, researchers say
Coffee Speeds Time to Bowel Movement After Gynecologic Sx
Findings for patients after complete staging surgery
HT to Preserve Fertility Doesn’t Appreciably Affect Survival
Findings for young women with endometrial cancer
Early Surgery Ups Mortality Risk for Some Endometrial CA Patients
Independent correlation seen for surgery within two weeks after diagnosis and worsened survival
Robotic Surgery Faster for Laparoscopy in Endometrial CA
Shorter operation time, total time spent in operating room versus traditional laparoscopy group
Low CA Risk for Premenopausal Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Low risk of endometrial cancer, atypical hyperplasia in premenopausal women with abnormal bleeding
