Megan Garlapow, PhD

All articles by Megan Garlapow, PhD

• Study finds mixed emotions after fertility-sparing treatment

  Fertility-sparing treatment for endometrial cancer showed high response and pregnancy rates, but ongoing worries were common.

• MRI-guided brachytherapy effective in recurrent endometrial cancer

  MRI-guided brachytherapy achieved high pelvic tumor control with minimal serious side effects in vaginal recurrence of endometrial cancer.

• Study: How tumor features shape survival in young patients with EC

  Younger women with endometrial cancer generally experience good outcomes, especially with early-stage, low-grade tumors.

• Fasting strategies may improve endometrial cancer outcomes

  A new study is testing whether stopping food intake by 8:00 p.m. and extending overnight fasting can improve metabolic health before surgery.

• Gut microbes influence estrogen and endometrial cancer risk

  Certain gut bacteria affect the metabolism of estrogen, which can increase the risk of endometrial cancer.

• Ibuprofen linked to reduced risk of endometrial cancer

  In a recent study, women who used the most ibuprofen pills had a lower risk of endometrial cancer compared to women who used the least.

• Abdominal obesity increases endometrial cancer risk in young women

  Young women with repeated episodes of abdominal obesity may face a progressively higher chance of developing endometrial cancer.

• Deep learning tech improves diagnosis of endometrial cancer

  A newly developed deep learning system may improve accuracy in spotting EC during ultrasound exams.

• Targeting stem cells may be key in treating endometrial cancer

  Cancer stem cells resist standard therapy and are strongly linked to recurrence and poor outcomes in endometrial cancer.

• Study: AI more accurate than physicians for endometrial cancer questions

  A study showed ChatGPT-4o provided more accurate, complete and empathetic answers about endometrial cancer than a gynecologic oncologist.