Sharon Worcester is an award-winning medical journalist for MDedge News. She has been with the company since 1996, first as the Southeast Bureau Chief (1996-2009) when the company was known as International Medical News Group, then as a freelance writer (2010-2015) before returning as a reporter in 2015. She previously worked as a daily newspaper reporter covering health and local government. Sharon currently reports primarily on oncology and hematology. She has a BA from Eckerd College and an MA in Mass Communication/Print Journalism from the University of Florida. Connect with her via LinkedIn and follow her on twitter @SW_MedReporter.
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Ado-trastuzumab highly efficacious for rare HER2-amplified SGCs
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- Sharon Worcester
CHICAGO – Ado-trastuzumab emtansine, previously known as T-DM1, is highly efficacious in patients with HER2-...
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Pembro with or without chemo superior to EXTREME for advanced HNSCC
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- Sharon Worcester
CHICAGO – Pembrolizumab with and without chemotherapy proved superior for overall survival vs. the EXTREME regimen...
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FIGO outlines global standards for preeclampsia screening
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- Sharon Worcester
New FIGO recommendations aim to frame the issues regarding preeclampsia and to suggest key actions to address the health burden it poses.
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Rapid urine test could aid in preeclampsia diagnosis
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- Sharon Worcester
NASHVILLE, TENN. – The 3-minute GestAssured Test Kit holds promise as an aid in the diagnosis of preeclampsia.
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Targeted sequencing panel IDs Lynch syndrome in women with/at risk for endometrial cancer
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- Sharon Worcester
NASHVILLE, TENN. – A targeted next-generation sequencing panel rapidly IDs Lynch syndrome pathogenic mutations in...
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Ultrasound or biopsy for evaluation of endometrium? It depends
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- Sharon Worcester
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Ultrasound or biopsy for first-line evaluation of the endometrium? It depends on patient age...
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Immediate postpartum LARC: ‘Agony and ecstasy’
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- Sharon Worcester
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Dr. Eve Espey: Immediate postpartum LARC has the potential to be transformational – at least once reimbursement issues are...
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TVEC may improve response rates in nonmetastatic TNBC
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- Sharon Worcester
ATLANTA – Adding TVEC to neoadjuvant chemotherapy improved pCR rates in patients with nonmetastatic TNBC in a phase...
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C-sections play role in 300% higher severe maternal morbidity in twin pregnancies
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- Sharon Worcester
An analysis of data from the French EPIMOMS study quantifies the role of cesarean delivery in severe acute maternal morbidity associated with twin...
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2019 Update: Contraceptives and unintended pregnancy rates
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- Sharon Worcester
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Unintended pregnancy rates are declining largely because of better and more contraceptive use,...
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Consider varying generational needs, preferences in the workplace and with patients
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- Sharon Worcester
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Generational differences have important implications for communication, education, and more –...
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Managing 2nd trimester loss: Shared decision making, honor patient preference
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- Sharon Worcester
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Allow for evidence-based shared decision making and, when feasible, honor patient preference to...
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Online counseling clarifies treatment options for menopausal women
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- Sharon Worcester
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Of 36 women who completed the counseling, 72% were able to express a clear preference for a...
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Liletta IUD efficacy extends to 6 years
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- Sharon Worcester
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Nine pregnancies have occurred so far.
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ACOG guidance addresses cardiac contributors to maternal mortality
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- Sharon Worcester
NASHVILLE, TENN. – The guidance has the potential to make strides toward eliminating preventable maternal death.