A common way of screening for endometrial cancer can miss cases in Black women, according to a recent study. Researchers recommend that in addition to a transvaginal ultrasound, Black women also ...

Women who have abnormal bleeding after menopause typically undergo a non-invasive procedure — a transvaginal ultrasound — to look for signs of uterine cancer. But research suggests that test ...

Earlier this year, we reported that breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and kidney cancer are all on the rise in the U.S. There ...

Share on Pinterest A common ultrasound screening technique used to assess the risk of endometrial cancer may be less effective in Black females, a new report suggests. MoMo Productions/Getty ...

TUESDAY, July 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Ultrasound cannot reliably rule out endometrial cancer in Black women given how readings are now assessed, a new study argues.

Women who have abnormal bleeding after menopause typically undergo a non-invasive procedure — a transvaginal ultrasound — to look for signs of uterine cancer. But research suggests that test ...

In 2024, Doll and her colleagues reported a remarkable finding: That transvaginal ultrasound measurements of endometrial thickness — a diagnostic tool used to decide whether to biopsy in a case ...

Background: women treated with tamoxifen for ER-positive early breast cancer are at a two to seven fold increased risk of endometrial cancer. Even though published data fail to support the use of ...

Transvaginal ultrasound can measure the thickness of the endometrium, which is an indicator of endometrial cancer. A normal endometrial thickness is usually less than 4 millimeters in ...

The role of transvaginal ultrasound Transvaginal ultrasounds utilize sound waves to create images of pelvic organs and are intended to help predict the likelihood of endometrial cancer.

A new report found that a common screening technique used to assess the risk of endometrial cancer may be less effective in Black people. Pelvic transvaginal ultrasonography misses a significant ...