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Study finds higher endometrial cancer rates in San Antonio region

A study led by scientists at the University of Texas at San Antonio and the National Cancer Institute found that women in South Texas, including San Antonio, have higher rates of endometrial cancer than women elsewhere in the state, with young Latinas facing even higher rates.

Where
San Antonio and South Texas, Statewide
When
November 2026
Sources
One outlet

Counties: Bexar

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Who's involved

  • Dr. Edward KostStudy author and board-certified gynecologic oncologist at Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio
  • University of Texas at San AntonioStudy co-leader
  • National Cancer InstituteStudy co-leader

The facts

  • Women in Texas Public Health Region 8 have endometrial cancer rate of 13.9 per 100,000 compared with 9.9 statewide.1
  • Young Hispanic women in the region have endometrial cancer rate of 17.2 per 100,000.1
  • Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer in the United States.1
  • Risk factors for endometrial cancer include obesity, diabetes, and polycystic ovary syndrome.1
  • Endometrial hyperplasia is a precursor to endometrial cancer that can be treated with medications.1
  • Hysterectomy is curative 80 percent of the time in post-menopausal patients.1

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  • Dr. Edward Kost Young Hispanic patients face almost double the risk compared to non-Hispanic Black and non-Hispanic White patients.1
  • Dr. Edward Kost Study goal is to identify causes of increased incidence and intervene at community level.1

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  1. Science & Medicine: Study finds higher endometrial cancer rates in San Antonio region, especially among young Latinas Texas Public Radio | TPR Not rated, November 8, 2026

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