Gynecologic Cancer
Clinical Review
2019 Update on gynecologic cancer
Gynecologic malignancies continue to be among the most deadly cancers for women. In this article: HIPEC, PARP, and minimally invasive hysterectomy...
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Researchers characterize novel subtype of endocervical adenocarcinoma
Gastric-type mucinous carcinoma is a distinct variant of endocervical mucinous adenocarcinoma significantly associated with poor clinical outcomes...
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Mucinous ovarian tumor survival rates stress correct diagnosis
Women with invasive, well-differentiated mucinous ovarian cancer are more likely to die from their disease within 10 years of diagnosis than women...
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What is the ‘microbiome’ and how may it influence gynecologic cancers?
Investigators are seeking to establish the microbiome of normal uteri to accurately compare it with malignant uteri.
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Consider hysterectomy in patients with post-irradiated residual cervical cancer
This is a viable option, particularly if women may not receive adequate radiation.
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Obesity-related cancers increasing in younger adults
Half of obesity-related cancers have increased in incidence among younger adults over the past two decades.
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When NOT to perform a Pap test
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Study shows evidence of herd immunity with HPV vaccine
The HPV vaccine was associated with significant declines in HPV infection rates in vaccinated and unvaccinated women.
News for Your Practice
Nationwide implementation of MIS reduced complications and increased survival in early-stage endometrial cancer
Denmark achieved a 95% MIS approach over the course of 10 years. Where does the United States stand, and are these same results...
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BMI changes in adolescence linked to later cancer risk
Adiposity changes during the peripubertal period may have more of an impact on ovarian cancer risk than adiposity changes during adulthood.
Expert Commentary
Should we abandon minimally invasive surgery for cervical cancer?
Recent data infer that, as a specialty, we should consider an open surgical approach
A minimally invasive approach for...