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2024	Endometrial cancer A medical study was conducted comparing diagnostic performance of transvaginal ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging for assessing myometrial infiltration in endometrial cancer, finding comparable performance overall but better specificity in low-grade cases for MRI.
2023	Endometrial cancer An updated FIGO staging system was developed, though not yet universally adopted by medical practitioners.
2023	Endometrial cancer An updated FIGO staging system was developed for endometrial carcinoma, though not yet universally adopted by medical professionals.
2017	Gynecologic cancer disparities in the United States American Cancer Society estimated 12,820 new invasive cervical cancer cases and 4,210 cervical cancer deaths in the United States by the end of the year.
2017	Endometrial cancer A systematic review was conducted examining the impact of lymphadenectomy in stage I endometrial cancer, finding no evidence that the procedure reduces the risk of death or cancer relapse compared to no lymphadenectomy.
2017	Vaginal cancer Estimated 4,810 new cases of vaginal cancer reported in the United States, highlighting the rarity of this gynecological cancer.
2014	Vaginal cancer 254 cases of vaginal cancer identified in the United Kingdom, with 110 deaths recorded during this period.
December 2014	Endometrial cancer Results of the PORTEC 3 trial assessing the combination of adjuvant radiotherapy with chemotherapy were awaited.
2013	Endometrial cancer Completion of a notable period showing over 40% increase in endometrial cancer diagnoses in the United Kingdom since 1993.
2013	Endometrial cancer A stage II clinical trial for ridaforolimus as a potential treatment for endometrial cancer is completed.
2013	Gynecologic cancer An estimated 91,730 women were diagnosed with gynecologic cancer in the United States, highlighting the significant impact of these cancers on women's health.
2012	Endometrial cancer Global epidemiological snapshot reveals Asia accounted for 41% of worldwide endometrial cancer diagnoses, while Northern Europe, Eastern Europe, and North America collectively comprised 48% of diagnoses.
2012	Endometrial cancer Endometrial cancers newly occurred in 320,000 women and caused 76,000 deaths globally, becoming the third most common cause of death among cancers affecting women.
2010	Endometrial cancer End of a period marked by increasing endometrial cancer rates across several countries.
2010	Endometrial cancer Research on PARP inhibitors for treating endometrial cancer with PTEN mutations begins, with olaparib identified as active against the cancer.
2010	Endometrial cancer Research determined that hormonal therapy's effect in advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer remains unclear, indicating a significant point in understanding treatment approaches for this cancer type.

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