Gynecologic Cancer
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Unexpected thrombocytosis could flag occult cancer
The risk was highest (23.3 times) for ovarian cancer. The risk was 3.8 times higher for pancreatic cancer and 3.5 times higher for cervical cancer...
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Many patients, doctors unaware of advancements in cancer care
“These patients must be spared the traumatic effects of being handed a death sentence that no longer reflects the current reality,” said Dr....
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FDA approval for tisotumab vedotin in advanced cervical cancer
The mainstay of therapy in this setting is monotherapy with chemotherapy, but the benefit-risk profiles are poor, and overall response rates are...
Opinion
Management of advanced endometrial cancer
Arguably more important than surgical interventions, access to molecularly targeted systemic therapy is likely to bring the best outcomes for...
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Most community-based oncologists skip biomarker testing
Survey shows that 48% of community clinicians use biomarker testing to guide treatment decisions, compared with 73% of academic clinicians.
From the Journals
Immunotherapy for cancer patients with poor PS needs a rethink
Patients should not receive immunotherapy just to reduce risk of side effects, doctor says.
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...