Category: uterine cancer

Are there different types of endometrial cancer?

There are different types of endometrial cancer, and until now they have been classified based on the histological characteristics of the cancer cells.

Posted in endometrial cancer, uterine cancer; Posted 2 months ago by Andreas Obermair

Chemical hair straightening products may increase risk of gynaecological cancers

Several studies published recently reported that the use of chemical hair products may be associated with a higher risk of hormone-related cancers including ovarian and endometrial cancers.

Posted in uterine cancer; Tagged Uterine Cancer; Posted 14 months ago by Andreas Obermair

Sentinel Node Biopsy in uterine cancer – ENDO3 trial

Sentinel node biopsy for uterine (endometrial) cancer came to Australia some five years ago. In March 2018, I went to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre in New York to...

Posted in clinical trials, cancer treatment, uterine cancer; Posted 18 months ago by Andreas Obermair

Seven common myths about endometrial cancer

Here is a fact check of the seven most common myths people have about endometrial cancer.

Posted in fact check, uterine cancer, endometrial cancer; Comments 1 ; Posted 3 years ago by Andreas Obermair

Is endometrial cancer the same as uterine cancer?

Endometrial cancer and uterine cancer are often terms used interchangeably, but do they mean the same thing?

Posted in uterine cancer; Comments 1 ; Posted 3 years ago by Andreas Obermair

D&C Procedure - What is it and Why is it performed?

A dilatation and curettage (D&C) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure performed to obtain a sample of the uterus lining (endometrium).

Posted in abnormal bleeding, uterine cancer; Posted 3 years ago by Andreas Obermair

What causes uterine cancer?

While the exact causes of uterine cancer are unknown, there are known risk factors that may increase your risk.

Posted in uterine cancer, causes; Posted 3 years ago by Andreas Obermair

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