A large population-based cohort study led by Dr. Mollie E. Barnard from the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah has found that women with endometriosis have an overall higher risk of ovarian cancer, with the risk being significantly elevated in those with severe types of endometriosis. This study, published in the journal of the American Medical Association [1], suggests that these women may benefit from counseling on ovarian cancer risk and prevention, as well as potential ovarian cancer screening.

With an international perspective and a focus on leading-edge advancements, the Overseas Experts China Tour project welcomed a prominent figure in the field of lung cancer from August 5th to 10th, 2024—Dr. Jürgen Wolf, Director of the Centre for Integrated Oncology (CIO) at University Hospital of Cologne, Professor of Interdisciplinary Translational Oncology at the University of Cologne, and Head of the CIO Lung Cancer Program. During his five-day academic exchange tour in China, Professor Wolf visited Chengdu, Hangzhou, Changsha, and Qingdao, attracting lung cancer experts from across the country for discussions and exchanges. Throughout these academic activities, Professor Wolf not only shared the experiences of lung cancer diagnosis and treatment in Germany but also engaged in vigorous academic discussions with Chinese experts on the latest advancements and contentious topics in lung cancer treatment, sparking many brilliant ideas.