Women who have abnormal bleeding after menopause typically undergo a non-invasive procedure — a transvaginal ultrasound — to look for signs of uterine cancer. But research suggests that test misses ...

A common algorithm to check for endometrial cancer is not reliable for Black women, according to a new study published today in JAMA Oncology. In Black patients with concerning symptoms, a tissue ...

These trends point to a need to develop recommendations for screening of uterine cancer, and even developing screening tests, along with coming up with better prevention strategies, said Jason Wright, ...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ultrasound contrast agents show promise for detecting and evaluating uterine disorders and prostate cancers, scientists reported today at the annual Advances in Contrast ...

Transvaginal ultrasonography has become the principal non-invasive technique for assessing the postmenopausal uterus. By positioning a high-frequency probe within the vaginal canal, clinicians obtain ...

The conversation often begins with subtle changes that women might initially dismiss as normal variations in their monthly cycle. Perhaps unusual bleeding between periods, or discharge that seems ...

“Uterine cancer” is an umbrella term that covers two types of cancer: endometrial cancer and uterine sarcoma. Both types begin in the uterus. Endometrial cancer and uterine sarcoma are different types ...

Endometrial cancer, also known as uterine cancer, is the most common cancer of the female reproductive system. It begins in the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium. While it usually affects ...

Stacy Hernandez always had irregular periods. But when the bleeding wouldn’t stop, she got scared. She sought medical help for more than a year before she was diagnosed with uterine cancer. She said ...

Inside your pelvis is an organ that plays an important role in your period, ability to get pregnant, and carry a pregnancy. As with other parts of your body, sometimes cancer cells can grow there. The ...