What's new in endometrial cancer research and treatment?created at May 05, 2009 75 Molecular pathology of endometrial cancer: Recent research has improved our understanding of how changes in certain molecules can cause normal endometrial cells to become cancerous. It has been known for several years that mutations (damage or defects) to ... |
What should you ask your physician about endometrial cancer?created at May 05, 2009 72 It is important for you to have honest, open discussions with your physician. You should ask questions, no matter how trivial you may think they are. Some questions to consider: What type and grade of endometrial cancer do I have? Has my cancer spread beyo... |
How is endometrial cancer treated?created at May 05, 2009 54 The choice of treatment depends largely on the type of cancer and stage of the disease at discovery. Other factors might play a part in choosing the best treatment plan. These might include your age, your overall state of health, whether you plan to have c... |
Can endometrial cancer be found early?created at May 05, 2009 58 In most cases, being alert to any signs and symptoms of endometrial cancer and discussing them promptly with your healthcare provider permits diagnosis at an early stage. Unfortunately, some endometrial cancers may reach an advanced stage before recognizab... |
Do we know what causes endometrial cancer?created at May 05, 2009 68 We do not know what causes most cases of endometrial cancer, but we do know what certain risk factors are. A great deal of research is under way to learn more about the disease. Most known risk factors affect the balance between estrogen and progesterone i... |
What are the risk factors for endometrial cancer?created at May 05, 2009 58 A risk factor is anything that increases a person's chance of getting a disease such as cancer. Different cancers have different risk factors. The ovaries normally produce two main types of female hormones - estrogen and progesterone. The balance between t... |