Dana M. Chase

PURPOSE: Patients with endometrial cancer (EC), a prevalent gynecologic cancer in the United States, and benign gynecological conditions such as fibroids and endometriosis, experience poor quality of life (QOL). Organisms in vaginal and rec…

PurposeEndometrial cancer is highly prevalent and lacking noninvasive diagnostic techniques. Diagnosis depends on histological investigation of biopsy samples. Serum biomarkers for endometrial cancer have lacked sensitivity and specificity.…

BackgroundPatients presenting for gynecologic surgery are a heterogeneous group. Preoperative quality of life may be a useful tool to guide postoperative management.ObjectiveThis study aimed to examine the key drivers of preoperative qualit…

BackgroundRates of endometrial cancer (EC) are increasing. For a definitive diagnosis, women undergo various time-consuming and painful medical procedures, such as endometrial biopsy with or without hysteroscopy, and dilation and curettage,…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is complex, but identifying the novel biomarkers, inflammatory molecules, and genetic links holds the key to the enhanced detection, prediction and treatment of both endometriosis and endometriosis related malignan…

Uterine microbiota have been reported under various conditions and populations; however, it is uncertain the level to which these bacteria are residents that maintain homeostasis, tourists that are readily eliminated or invaders that contri…