Quote:A common algorithm to check for endometrial cancer is not reliable for Black women, according to a new study published today in JAMA Oncology.

In Black patients with concerning symptoms, a tissue biopsy is strongly recommended to rule out endometrial cancer instead of using transvaginal ultrasound, the report concluded.

Endometrial cancer is the most common type of gynecological cancer in the United States. It is one of the few types of cancer now on the rise, especially among Black women, who are more likely to be diagnosed at later stages of the disease. This cancer can cause symptoms such as abnormal vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, and difficulty urinating, according to the American Cancer Society.