Can endometriosis turn into cancer?

Studies have been inconsistent on whether endometriosis is linked to breast cancer or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Anecdotal evidence has linked endometriosis to melanoma, brain and endocrine cancers, and thyroid cancer. Large epidemiologic studies are required to examine these associations. read more

Likely, no. CA 125 is not recommended as a screening tool for ovarian cancer when used in risk-based stratification. read more

Although rare, another type of cancer — endometriosis-associated adenocarcinoma — can develop later in life in women who have had endometriosis. Endometriosis isn't a reason to have a hysterectomy unless you have significant symptoms that are unresponsive to less invasive therapies. read more