Endometrial Cancer

Article : Genetic testing and the future of medicine

Relevance: High

Quality of Writing: Medium-High

Most relevant for: People interested in genetic testing.

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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Article : Promising drug for cancer treatment begins clinical trials

Relevance: Medium-Low

Quality of Writing: Medium

Research Timeline: Animal Studies

Most relevant for: People with solid tumors.

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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Study : New treatment option for advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer

Relevance: Medium-High

Strength of Science: High

Research Timeline: Post Approval

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Most relevant for: People with 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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Topic : Impact of new laws on cancer treatment during pregnancy

Relevance: Medium

Most relevant for: People who have cancer who are pregnant

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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Study : Hair straightening products linked to small increased risk of endometrial cancer

Relevance: Medium

Strength of Science: Medium-High

Research Timeline: Human Research

Most relevant for: People who use hair straightening products

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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Study : Increasing soy in your diet may lower your cancer risk

Relevance: Medium

Strength of Science: Medium-High

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Most relevant for: People interested in reducing 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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Topic : Cancer disparities in American Indian and Alaska Native populations

Relevance: High

Strength of Science: High

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Most relevant for: Americans Indians and Alaska Natives

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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Guideline : Guidelines on exercise, diet, and weight during cancer treatment

Relevance: Medium-High

Strength of Science: High

Research Timeline: Post Approval

Most relevant for: People currently undergoing treatment for cancer

Most professional guidelines on exercise, diet and weight management have focused on the health of the general population and cancer survivors. The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has now published evidence-based recommendations for exercise, diet and weight specifically for people who are in active treatment for cancer. (Posted 11/29/22)  Este artículo está disponible en español.

Study : Resistant starch may help prevent some cancers in people with Lynch syndrome

Relevance: Medium-High

Strength of Science: High

Research Timeline: Post Approval

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Most relevant for: People with Lynch syndrome and people with a personal and/or family history that suggests Lynch syndrome

This study looked at whether a type of nutrient known as resistant starch could lower the risk of cancers in people with Lynch Syndrome. Researchers found that resistant starch can reduce the risk of non-colorectal cancers but not colorectal cancer. (Posted 10/17/22)

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Study : Teens and young adults respond well to learning about familial cancer risk

Relevance: Medium-High

Strength of Science: Medium-High

Most relevant for: Mothers who have had genetic testing for BRCA1 or BRCA2 whether or not they have been diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer

Little is known about how awareness of hereditary cancer in a high-risk family affects the quality of life of teens and young adults. This study looked at the lifestyle choices, cancer awareness and quality of life of adolescents and young adults whose mothers had undergone testing for a BRCA mutation. (Posted 10/11/2022) Este artículo está disponible en español.