Women with endometriosis have a significant increased risk of developing ovarian cancer

Huntsman Cancer Institute posted on X about recent paper by Jennifer Doherty et al., commenting:

“A landmark study found that women with endometriosis have a significant increased risk of developing ovarian cancer, compared to women who do not have the disease. This vital research opens new doors for patients to understand their cancer risk.”

LANDMARK STUDY SHOWS ELEVATED CANCER RISK FOR WOMEN WITH ENDOMETRIOSIS

Journal: Huntsman Cancer Institute University of Utah

Author: Jennifer Doherty, Karen Schliep, Mollie Barnard

Source: Huntsman Cancer Institute/X