Uterine Cancer Risk Questionnaire
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Nci Designated Cancer Centers
Here for your distribution and use is an e-card to promote awareness of the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Risk Assessment Web Site (http://understandingrisk.cancer.gov). This interactive web site has been designed to help people assess and ... [... more]
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How Is Uterine Sarcoma Staged?
The system used to stage endometrial cancer is called the FIGO (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics) system of staging. This is a surgical staging system. This means that staging is based on examination of tissue removed during ... [... more]
American Cancer Society |
Surgery For Endometrial Cancer
Hysterectomy: The main treatment for endometrial cancer is to remove the entire uterus (including the cervix), ovaries, and fallopian tubes. When the uterus is removed through an incision in the abdomen, it is called a simple or total abdominal ... [... more]
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Questions And Answers About Metastatic Cancer
Yes, many new cancer treatments are under study. To develop new treatments, the NCI sponsors clinical trials (research studies) with cancer patients in many hospitals, universities, medical schools, and cancer centers around the country. Clinical ... [... more]
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National Cancer Institute
The Nation's Investment in Cancer Research FY 2009 President's Cancer Panel Annual Report: 2006-2007 New Study of Targeted Therapies for Breast Cancer A Service of the National Cancer Institute Cancer Trends Progress Report: 2007 Update [... more]
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Cystoscopy And Ureteroscopy
If you have a stone lodged in your ureter or have an area that needs more study in your ureter, your doctor may recommend a ureteroscopy, usually with general or regional anesthesia. The ureter is the tube that carries urine from the kidney to ... [... more]
National Kidney Clearinghouse |
What Is Endometrial Cancer?
Sometimes, in addition to glandular cells, endometrial cancers also contain squamous cells (the type of cells found on the surface of the cervix and the skin). If the squamous cells look benign (non-cancerous) under a microscope and the glandular ... [... more]
American Cancer Society |
Find A Gynecologic Oncologist
If you suspect that you may have cancer or have been diagnosed with cancer, you should go to an oncologist. Oncologists are specially trained to care for patients with cancer. The Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO) maintains a membership ... [... more]
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Gynecological Health: Glossary
fibroid embolization - a new experimental technique which involves identifying which arteries are supplying blood to the fibroids and then blocking off these arteries, which cuts off the fibroids blood supply and causes them to shrink. Physicians ... [... more]
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Description Of The Uterus
Estrogen then circularly affects the overall continuing release of hormones in the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and central nervous system. Estrogen also brings on ovulation (release of eggs) and effects both the uterus and vagina - and, ... [... more]
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National Institutes Of Health
Home Health A to Z Health Topics Clinical Trials MedlinePlus Health Hotlines Grants Grants & Funding Funding Opportunities (NIH Guide) Forms and Deadlines Electronic Research Admin (eRA) Grants Policy OER News About OER Research Contracts Loan ... [... more]
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