Endometrial Cancer

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Minimally invasive hysterectomy

Dr. Megan Wasson, a Mayo Clinic gynecologic surgeon, discusses minimally invasive surgery to remove the uterus.

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Tips to prepare for a sensitive medical appointment

Dr. Kristina Butler, a gynecologic oncologist, offers tips for discussing gynecological health issues with a healthcare professional.

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Endometrial cancer associated with polycystic ovary syndrome

Dr. Kristina Butler, a Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center gynecologic oncologist, explains how PCOS increases the risk of endometrial cancer.

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Gynecologic cancers: 4 affirmations to help you advocate for yourself

Dr. Kristina Butler explains how to advocate for yourself and why doing so is a critical part of gynecologic cancer care.

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Uterine cancer rates are increasing: What can you do to protect yourself?

Dr. Kristina Butler, a gynecologic oncologist, explains what you need to know about uterine cancer to stay vigilant and reduce your risk.

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Beyond weight loss: Bariatric surgery may reduce cancer risk

Dr. Maria Linnaus discusses the link between obesity and cancer risk and how bariatric surgery may reduce that risk.

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Health disparities in gynecologic cancers

Dr. Kristina Butler discusses health disparities in cancers of the ovaries, uterus, cervix, vulva and vagina and makes recommendations for prevention.

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A step toward detecting endometrial cancer earlier

Mayo Clinic research could lead to a screening test for endometrial cancer that analyzes vaginal fluid collected with a tampon.

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Mayo Clinic experts answer 4 questions about gynecologic cancer

Learn about cancers of the female reproductive system and how to catch gynecologic cancers early when they are most treatable.

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Uterine microbe found to have disease-causing behavior in endometrial cancer

A microbe in the uterine microbiome could be a contributing driver of endometrial cancer, according to a Mayo Clinic study.