Gynecologic Cancer
From the Journals
HIPEC shows survival benefit for advanced ovarian cancer
Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy showed survival benefit without increasing risk for side effects in phase 3 study.
From the Journals
Age at RRSO affects peritoneal cancer risk in BRCA mutation carriers
The risk was predominantly observed in BRCA1 mutation carriers, and disease development generally occurred within 5 years following RRSO.
News
FDA: Laparoscopic power morcellators can spread malignant cells when used in women with occult uterine cancers*
The findings reinforce the FDA’s warnings that these devices shouldn’t be used to remove fibroids from some women.
Gynecologic Oncology Consult
Complex atypical hyperplasia: When is it appropriate to refer?
An accurate preoperative or intraoperative diagnosis can help a patient avoid a second surgery.
From the Journals
Adolescents with chronic health conditions often undervaccinated
But better flu vaccination suggests it can be done well in high-risk teens.
From the Journals
Real-world data support extended cervical cancer screening interval
The study examines several rounds of cotesting with the high-risk HPV test and cytology.
From the Journals
Parents have diverse reasons for refusing HPV vaccine for their child
Health care providers need to continue to educate parents about the anticancer vaccine.
Conference Coverage
Fibroids associated with lower chance of unsuspected malignancy
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – New study findings could change the conversation about morcellation risks.
Gynecologic Oncology Consult
Strategies to evaluate postmenopausal bleeding
Pros and cons of blind and targeted sampling.
News
FDA: Ultrasound surgical devices are contraindicated for uterine fibroid removal
These devices have the potential to disseminate undetected tumor tissue.
Expert Commentary
Breast cancer screening: Is the controversy of benefits versus harms resolved?
Researchers recently described which national mammography screening strategy most effectively reduced breast cancer mortality and resulted in most...