The prevalence of excess body weight and the associated cancer burden have been rising
over the past several decades globally. Between 1975 and 2016, the prevalence of excess …

Abstract Endometrial cancer accounts for~ 76,000 deaths among women each year
worldwide. Disease mortality and the increasing number of new diagnoses make …

Background Endometrial cancer (EC) is a commonly diagnosed cancer in women. A
comprehensive knowledge of its epidemiological features is essential for understanding the …

Background Cancers of the corpus uteri—primarily of the endometrium—rank as the sixth
most common neoplasm in women worldwide. Analyses of the global patterns and trends of …

Body Fatness and Cancer — Viewpoint of the IARC Working Group | New England Journal of
Medicine Skip to main content The New England Journal of Medicine homepage Advanced …

Highlights•Ovarian cancer is a major cause of mortality and case numbers are
increasing.•Five-year relative survival is below 45%.•Reproductive exposures strongly …

Estrogen and progesterone and their signaling mechanisms are tightly regulated to maintain
a normal menstrual cycle and to support a successful pregnancy. The imbalance of estrogen …

Endometrial cancer is the most common gynaecological tumour in developed countries, and
its incidence is increasing. The most frequently occurring histological subtype is …

Background: Overweight and obesity are associated with increased risk of at least 13
different types of cancer. Methods: Data from the United States Cancer Statistics for 2014 …

Importance As the worldwide burden of endometrial cancer continues to rise, interest is
growing in the evaluation of early detection and prevention strategies among women at …