Adverse childhood experiences, obesity, and endometrial cancer: A case series and scoping review

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Authors

Haley Danielle Frerichs · University of Alberta

Jenna B. Wowdzia · University of Alberta

Allison J. Sivak · University of Alberta

Sarah Chapelsky · University of Alberta

Christa Aubrey · College of the Holy Cross

Sophia Pin · College of the Holy Cross

Abstract

Patients with endometrial cancer, class 3 obesity, and ACEs in our study reported a high degree of abuse and medical comorbidities. ACEs appear to increase the risk of endometrial cancer via obesity and complicate patient care, but a formal association cannot be established.

Topics & Keywords

Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment Cancer Risks and Factors

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Gynecologic Oncology Reports

Volume 63, pp. 102035-102035

DOI: 10.1016/j.gore.2026.102035

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