Endometrial Cancer
Relevance: Medium-High
Most relevant for: People diagnosed with endometrial cancer
Study: Genes, genetic counseling and disparities in endometrial cancer
Endometrial cancer is on the rise, and it can run in families. Genetic counseling has benefits for people with cancer and their family members. However, Black women with endometrial cancer more often have worse outcomes than white women. Black women with endometrial cancer who test positive for an inherited mutation are less likely to see a genetic counselor. Given these disparities, Black women would benefit from better access to and referrals for genetic counseling. (Posted 12/14/23)
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Relevance: High
Most relevant for: People with advanced endometrial cancer
Study: Immunotherapy improves outcomes of advanced endometrial cancer
Standard treatment for advanced endometrial cancer may soon change. A study found that people with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer who received immunotherapy with chemotherapy had better outcomes than those who had chemotherapy alone. (Posted 12/4/23)
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Relevance: High
Most relevant for: Women who want to learn more about the signs of or are at risk for endometrial cancer.
Article: Signs of endometrial cancer: Six survivor stories
This article shares the experiences of six women diagnosed with endometrial cancer. It highlights the most common signs of endometrial cancer. (Posted 11/16/23)
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Relevance: High
Most relevant for: People interested in genetic testing.
Article: Genetic testing and the future of medicine
An article published in Katie Couric Media discusses genetic testing and how it can impact health. The author talked with Dr. Robert Steiner, a doctor who specializes in genetics. He talked about genetic testing and how the results can affect health and change lives. (Posted 9/28/23)
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Relevance: Medium-Low
Most relevant for: People with solid tumors.
Article: Promising drug for cancer treatment begins clinical trials
Researchers at City of Hope are testing a new type of cancer treatment drug. When tested in animals and cells taken from human cancers, this new drug prevented the growth of many types of cancer. Initial clinical trials in people have just started. (Posted 9/7/23)
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Relevance: Medium-High
Most relevant for: People with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer
Study: New treatment option for advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer
If you have advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer, there is a new treatment called Jemperli (dostarlimab) that could be an option for you. This study looked at how well Jemperli worked compared to standard treatment. Based on these results, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the combination of Jemperli and chemotherapy for certain types of advanced endometrial cancer. (Posted 8/4/23)
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Relevance: Medium
Most relevant for: People who have cancer who are pregnant
Topic: Impact of new laws on cancer treatment during pregnancy
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2022 that abortion is no longer a protected right under the Constitution. This landmark decision leaves regulation of abortion to the states. Cancer treatment during pregnancy may now be impacted in states that have abortion bans or limitations. (Posted 5/31/23)
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Relevance: Medium
Most relevant for: People who use hair straightening products
Study: Hair straightening products linked to small increased risk of endometrial cancer
Many people use products to straighten their hair. Use of these products, especially frequent use, is linked to a small increase in endometrial cancer. (Posted 4/18/23)
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Relevance: Medium
Most relevant for: People interested in reducing cancer risk
Study: Increasing soy in your diet may lower your cancer risk
This study looked at a link between a diet rich in soy and cancer risk. With the addition of more recent literature, this study suggests that soy lowers the risk of cancer in the general population. (Posted 2/24/23)
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Relevance: High
Most relevant for: Americans Indians and Alaska Natives
Topic: Cancer disparities in American Indian and Alaska Native populations
The American Cancer Society released a special section in their 2022 Cancer Facts & Figures report that discussed cancer disparities in American Indian and Alaska Native populations in the United States. This review highlights the special section’s main points, including disparities in cancer screening, diagnosis and survival rates in native communities, as well as factors contributing to those disparities. (Posted 12/20/22)
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