Endometrial Cancer

Research reports from D.W. Hadley and co-authors provide new insights into endometrial cancer

Published in Women's Health Weekly, May 15th, 2008

According to recent research from the United States, " Lynch syndrome poses multiple cancer risks, yet attention has focused on screening for colorectal cancer. Estimated risks for endometrial cancer equal risks for colorectal cancer."

"This study (1) evaluated women's perceived risks for cancers, (2) compared endometrial cancer screening and colonoscopy, and (3) identified predictors of screening before and after genetic testing. Patients and Methods Sixty-five adult women at 50% risk for carrying a cancer-predisposing mutation, without a history of endometrial cancer or hysterectomy, participated in genetic counseling and received unequivocal genetic test results for...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-05-15)

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