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Reflection on the current status of endometrial cancer in New Zealand
Author(s) -
Henry Claire,
Filoche Sara,
Thunders Michelle,
Kenwright Diane,
Ekeroma Alec
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.734
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1479-828X
pISSN - 0004-8666
DOI - 10.1111/ajo.13057
Subject(s) - endometrial cancer , gynaecological cancer , incidence (geometry) , medicine , cancer , gynecology , physics , optics
Incidence of endometrial cancer is increasing rapidly in the developed world and is the most common gynaecological cancer in Australia and New Zealand. In line with obesity rates, the landscape and average age of women diagnosed with endometrial cancer are changing. There is still unmet need in early diagnosis, directed treatment, management of comorbidities and prevention strategies. This opinion piece aims to reflect on the current status of endometrial cancer in New Zealand in parallel to Australia, drawing out areas for future research and discussion.