Megan Garlapow, PhD

All articles by Megan Garlapow, PhD

• 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.

• High levels of physical activity may lower risk of endometrial cancer

  Women who consistently engage in high levels of physical activity may reduce their risk of endometrial cancer by nearly 20%, a study found.