Gynecologic Cancer
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Chemoradiotherapy no better than chemo alone in endometrial carcinoma
In a phase 3 trial of patients with stage III or IVA endometrial cancer, the proportion of patients alive and relapse free at 60 months was 59%...
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Niraparib-pembrolizumab combo finds niche in breast, ovarian cancers
The combination had good antitumor activity, as well as good safety and tolerability, in patients with advanced TNBC or ovarian carcinoma who were...
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Nearly two-thirds of gynecologic oncology respondents experienced sexual harassment
CHICAGO – A survey suggests sexual harassment remains rampant in the gynecologic oncology field, with both women and...
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Cediranib may alter DNA repair capacity
The preclinical finding may have implications for the development of combination treatment with olaparib for cancer patients.
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Targeted sequencing panel IDs Lynch syndrome in women with/at risk for endometrial cancer
NASHVILLE, TENN. – A targeted next-generation sequencing panel rapidly IDs Lynch syndrome pathogenic mutations in...
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Anomalous RT dose linked to lower survival in uterine cancer
Women with uterine cancer whose radiation therapy records show anomalies in treatment have lower 5-year overall survival.
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Thrice yearly cytologic testing may best annual cervical screenings
Or a dual stain cytologic procedure may replace them.
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Vaginal brachytherapy more toxic than pelvic RT in endometrial carcinoma
Vaginal brachytherapy plus chemotherapy did not show superiority over pelvic RT in terms of recurrence free or overall survival, and showed higher...
How I will treat my next patient
Lessons from KEYNOTE-158 and the role of R-CHOP
Dr. Alan P. Lyss breaks down the clinical relevance of two recent studies in advanced cervical cancer and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
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Decline in CIN2+ in younger women after HPV vaccine introduced
The rates of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 and above declined in younger women from 2008-2016.
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In endometrial cancer and SUI, concomitant surgery improves outcomes
TUCSON, ARIZ. – The biggest trick may be incorporating concomitant surgeries into the surgical work flow.