PELVIC EXAM.ZIP

Can endometrial cancer be found early?   created at May 05, 2009   1,145   Early detection of endometrial cancer is possible,although it's not routinely screened for in the general population.Symptoms like abnormal vaginal bleeding after menopause or between periods are key indicators and should prompt a medical evaluation.A pelv...

What's new in endometrial cancer research and treatment?   created at May 05, 2009   1,180   Recent advancements in endometrial cancer research focus on improving risk stratification through genomic profiling and identifying novel biomarkers for early detection and prognosis.Immunotherapy,particularly checkpoint inhibitors,is showing promise in tr...

What should you ask your physician about endometrial cancer?   created at May 05, 2009   1,447   When discussing endometrial cancer with your physician,ask about your specific diagnosis (including the stage and grade),treatment options and their potential side effects,the likelihood of recurrence,prognosis,and long-term survival rates.Inquire about th...

How is endometrial cancer treated?   created at May 05, 2009   1,177   Treatment for endometrial cancer depends on the stage and type of cancer,as well as the patient's overall health.Options include surgery (hysterectomy with or without removal of fallopian tubes and ovaries),radiation therapy (external beam or brachytherapy...

Do we know what causes endometrial cancer?   created at May 05, 2009   1,134   The exact cause of endometrial cancer isn't fully understood,but several factors significantly increase the risk.These include prolonged exposure to estrogen without the counterbalancing effects of progesterone (e.g.due to early menarche,late menopause,obe...

What are the risk factors for endometrial cancer?   created at May 05, 2009   1,259   Risk factors for endometrial cancer include older age,obesity,prolonged estrogen exposure (e.g.early menarche,late menopause,nulliparity,infertility treatments),polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS),a family history of endometrial,breast,ovarian,or colon cancer...