The PDQ cancer information summaries are reviewed regularly and updated as new information becomes available. This section describes the latest changes made to this summary as of the date above.

Summary of Evidence

Revised text to state that there is no evidence that screening by ultrasonography reduces mortality from endometrial cancer.

Significance

Updated incidence and mortality estimates for 2009 (cited American Cancer Society as reference 1).

Evidence of Benefit

Added text on the accuracy of transvaginal ultrasound among asymptomatic women.

Added section on ultrasonography in women using tamoxifen.

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