Gynecologic Cancer
Opinion
The perils of CA-125 as a diagnostic tool in patients with adnexal masses
It is important to have conversations with patients before ordering a CA-125 (or other serum biomarkers) about potential results and their effect...
Latest News
Imiquimod cream offers alternative to surgery for vulvar lesions
Good patient compliance is important for treatment with imiquimod to be successful and that surgery might remain the treatment of choice for...
Diminutio
Dodging potholes from cancer care to hospice transitions
The consequences of suboptimal hospice transitions can damage the mental health and well-being of patient and caregiver.
From the Journals
Three symptoms suggest higher risk for self-injury in cancer
“Self-injury can be a means to cope with psychological difficulties for some patients, without intent for suicide.”
Opinion
Hormones after cancer: Are they safe?
Hormonal therapy is safe, even beneficial, for many patients with a history of gynecologic cancer, and can significantly improve their quality of...
Feature
Cheap and noninvasive: Detecting HPV in sanitary pads
“There is a critical need for new strategies to reach this population. We absolutely have to do something out of the box creatively.”
Conference Coverage
Study suggests keto diet increases tumor growth in ovarian cancer
Conducted in mouse models, this study contradicts other studies that show tumor-suppressing effects.
Conference Coverage
AI model predicts ovarian cancer responses
Model achieves overall accuracy of 93% using still-frame images.
Conference Coverage
Asking hard questions during office visits can improve patient outcomes
Improving outcomes among a small group of Black patients came down to asking questions doctors wouldn’t ordinarily ask.
From the Journals
Obesity increasing the risk for cancer: It’s complicated
For some cancers it was “very clear that obesity increased the risk ... but for some other cancer types, we either don’t have enough data yet or...
From the Journals
Artificial sweeteners: A modifiable cancer risk?
“Our findings do not support the use of artificial sweeteners as safe alternatives for sugar in foods or beverages,” said the researchers. An...