Are there any risk factor associated with the progression of endometriosis to ovarian cancer?

"Taiwanese insurance research database" related risk factors associated with the progression of endometriosis to ovarian cancer


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Is the presence of endometriosis associated with a survival benefit in pure ovarian clear cell carcinoma?

The authors found that endometriosis does not seem to affect the prognosis of pure ovarian clear cell carcinoma.


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Reason Why Hormone Therapy Alone Cannot Cure Endometriosis Uncovered

Researchers found great variability in hormone receptor distribution in the lesion of different women with endometriosis as well as in the different lesions of the same woman.


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When Endometriosis Becomes Malignant

Studies have shown that endometriotic lesions have the potential to become cancerous; however, researchers have yet to elucidate the exact mechanism that drives this change.


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Endometriosis Impacts Many Aspects of a Woman’s Life

It is important to recognize this impact and provide the necessary support women with endometriosis need.


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Women with Endometriosis Should Not Worry About Ovarian Cancer

While women with endometriosis are at increased risk for ovarian cancer, the overall risk is still low and does not warrant invasive interventions.


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Intestinal Endometriosis and Colorectal Cancer versus T4 Colorectal Cancer

It is difficult, although not impossible, to differentiate between intestinal endometriosis with colorectal cancer and T4 colorectal cancer.


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