Endometriosis is
a common gynecologic disorder, which effects approximately 10 % of women of childbearing age.
Cervical cancer is the third most
common gynecologic cancer in the United States, and takes the life of one of every three women diagnosed with it.
«Hysterectomy is the second most
common gynecologic surgery, and most are done for benign reasons, because most physicians believe that this surgery has minimal long - term risks,» says Dr. Laughlin - Tommaso.
Not exact matches
This study adds to the discussion about the role of this immunosurveillance in the risk of developing the
common cancers among those with compromised immune systems,» adds first author Paul Mayor, MD, Fellow in the Department of
Gynecologic Oncology at RPCI.
The researchers» next steps will involve expansion of the biomarkers identified in this study to other cancer types, especially breast cancer, due to the hormonal input that is a
common factor in
gynecologic tumors.
Endometrial cancer is the most
common type of
gynecologic cancer in developed countries.
Endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and uterine fibroids are highly prevalent
gynecologic pathologies that underlie the most
common indications for
gynecologic interventions worldwide: pelvic pain, menorrhagia, and infertility.