Endometriosis Appears to Have No Effect on Ovarian Cancer Outcomes, But More Research Needed, Study Says

December 17, 2019 3:00 pm

By Marissa Wexler, MS

Endometriosis does not seem to significantly affect ovarian cancer prognosis and survival in patients of reproductive age, a small study suggests.

However, more research is needed to identify factors associated with the progression of endometriosis to … Read more

Endometriosis Not a Factor in Survival of Patients with Clear Cell Ovarian Cancer, Study Finds

July 5, 2018 6:11 pm

by Ana Pena

Endometriosis does not worsen or improve survival of patients with ovarian clear cell carcinoma, a study suggests.

Researchers found that for these patients, resistance to treatment with platinum-based chemotherapy is the most important predictor of poor outcome.… Read more