Ariana Boswell

All articles by Ariana Boswell

• Fertility preservation options for women with endometrial cancer

  An endometrial cancer diagnosis doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t have children in the future.

• Surgical menopause: What to expect after ovary removal

  Surgical menopause causes the same symptoms as natural menopause, but they may be felt more strongly.

• Depression, anxiety linked to higher mortality rate in endometrial cancer

  A study of patients with EC and other gynecological cancers found that those with depression and anxiety had higher mortality rates.

• Robotic-assisted hysterectomy 101: What endometrial cancer patients should know

  If the idea of robotic surgery gives you pause, don’t worry: Your surgeon will be in control throughout the entire procedure.

• First non-invasive test to detect early-stage EC now available

  Gnosis, a biotechnology company, developed a test that can diagnose cases of early-stage endometrial cancer using endocervical samples.

• Heavy metal exposure may increase risk of endometrial cancer

  A recent study investigated the role that heavy metals, a known environmental hazard, may play in the development of endometrial cancer.

• Study: Racial disparities in endometrial cancer may have genetic basis

  A new study identified several genes that are differentially mutated in Black versus white patients with EC.

• Insufficient endometrial biopsy may increase risk of endometrial cancer

  A recent study found patients who have an insufficient or incomplete endometrial biopsy may be at increased risk of developing EC.