Fetoscopic laser ablation for placental anastomoses for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome

Rodrigo Ruano, M.D., Ph.D., explains twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, a severe situation with a risk of pregnancy loss in approximately 80% of cases if no prenatal treatment is performed, and the benefits of fetoscopic laser ablation ...

Recurrent ovarian cancer: Treatment and clinical trials

There are many options available to treat recurrent ovarian cancer, even if it has recurred more than once. Recurrence is common in patients with ovarian cancer.

Obesity and endometrial cancer

Women who are obese are six times more likely to develop endometrial cancer than women who maintain a healthy weight. Amanika Kumar, M.D., discusses the relationship between obesity and endometrial cancer and treatment to ensure long-term, ...

Clinical trial regarding endometrial cancer and stress urinary incontinence

Gynecologic oncologist Gretchen E. Glaser, M.D., with Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, discusses a study that compares the quality of life and clinical outcomes among women with endometrial cancer and stress urinary incontinence who ...

Mayo researchers developing a new way to screen for endometrial cancer

Researchers at Mayo Clinic have shown that it is possible to detect endometrial cancer using tumor DNA picked up by ordinary tampons.