Gynecologic Cancer
Conference Coverage
‘New first-line standard of care’ in cervical cancer
“Data from KEYNOTE-826 suggest that pembrolizumab plus platinum-based chemotherapy with or without bevacizumab may be a new first-line standard of...
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Prevalence of high-risk HPV types dwindled since vaccine approval
The findings support the value of continuing to vaccinate teens against HPV and underscore the importance of screening women for cervical cancer...
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One in three cancer articles on social media has wrong info
Physician says misleading information online may be harmful to patients.
Opinion
Advice on biopsies, workups, and referrals
Over the next 2 months we will dedicate this column to some general tips and pearls from the perspective of a gynecologic oncologist to guide...
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Hematologic cancer increases risk of delivery complications
A new study found that women with current cancer diagnosis have an increased risk of in-hospital complications, compared with women without cancer...
From the Journals
Cancer mortality continues to drop in females as breast cancer reversal looms
Gains were strongest for melanoma and lung cancer, while ground was lost to uterine cancer.
News
CDC notes sharp declines in breast and cervical cancer screening
The new data come from the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, which provides cancer screening services to women with low...
From the Journals
Racial and economic disparities persist in endometrial cancer care
Fewer Black, Latina, Alaska Native, and American Indian women receive guidelines-based treatment.
Opinion
Decision making regarding LEEP versus cone biopsy for excision of cervical dysplasia
While both techniques are associated with equivalent efficacy in disease control, each has its virtues and advantages, and clinical judgment is...
Conference Coverage
Cervical cancer rates fall, but other HPV cancers increase
Clinical Insights
The power and promise of social media in oncology
Dr. Alan Lyss describes a recent presentation on the role of social media in oncology.