Vaginal fluid samples to detect endometrial cancer early

Researchers are collecting vaginal fluid samples from women to develop and test new ways of detecting endometrial cancer — cancer of the uterus lining — and related conditions. Right now, detecting these cancers often requires invasive biopsies. This study hopes to create simpler, less invasive tests using vaginal fluid that could catch cancer earlier and help more women get treated sooner.

Endometrial cancer is often caught late because current detection methods require uncomfortable procedures. By studying vaginal fluid samples, researchers hope to develop easier, non-invasive tests that could identify cancer or precancerous changes before they become serious.