Uterine Cancer

"Cancer is a journey — many use that expression. Well, I do not like this 'journey,' but I adore my tour guide, Ann Puglisi, RN, OCN, an oncology nurse at Kellogg Cancer Center in Evanston, Illinois,” wrote Lori Jaffee.

We've got a sneak peek at what’s inside CURE®'s Women’s Cancers issue.

Nearly 90 percent of women experienced sexual dysfunction; however, providers were not openly communicating about this side effect, according to survey results.

Cancer survivors need role models. Senator Mary Gordon Ellis (1890-1934) has inspired women in South Carolina for generations. Her ability to juggle cancer and life remains a beacon to all of us.

In recent years, the number of available gynecologic cancer clinical trials has gone down. The Foundation for Women's Cancer educates women about the trials that are available, and encourages them speak up publicly about the need for more.

Women with presumed uterine growths known as fibroids who underwent laparoscopic power morcellation (LPM) have higher rates of uterine cancer recurrence and worse outcomes compared to those who got manual or no morcellation, according to a recent release published by the Food and Drug Administration.

Group exercise programs are beneficial to survivors of cancer, and can offer motivation from peers to continue living a healthy lifestyle.

A rock band made up of gynecologic oncologists is connecting with patients and their fans through rock music.

There are many misconceptions about genetic testing in cancer, but the SGO crafted a new toolkit to help patients and providers navigate the field.

Several factors cause women a delay in getting surgery to treat endometrial cancer.

Although it is often a sensitive topic to discuss, being obese puts women at a higher risk for developing — and dying from— endometrial cancer.

Women who take birth control pills may be protecting themselves against endometrial cancer -- and not just during the years that they use these medications, but in the long term.

There are some things known to increase the risk of gynecologic cancers. Bottom line, being a woman puts you at risk.

Patients should research both the surgeon and the technique when deciding on treatment.