Gynecologic Cancer
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Prospective algorithm favors vaginal hysterectomy
A decision tree model and outcomes analysis showed vaginal surgery as safe, effective, and feasible.
Conference Coverage
Largest meeting on cancer research canceled: AACR
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SOLO3: Olaparib outperforms chemo in heavily pretreated ovarian cancer
Response rate and progression-free survival were significantly better with olaparib than with nonplatinum chemotherapy.
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Variants in common genes linked to endometrial cancer risk
Researchers identified 24 single-nucleotide polymorphisms – in genes that play roles in transcriptional regulation, cell survival, and estrogen...
Opinion
Guidelines for today and tomorrow
Dr. Alan P. Lyss comments on guidelines for genetic testing in epithelial ovarian cancer and data that support a reexamination of colorectal...
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Proteogenomics provides molecular insights into endometrial carcinoma
Analyses have revealed potential therapeutic targets and methods of optimizing therapy for endometrial carcinoma.
Conference Coverage
IFN-activated monocytes show early promise for ovarian cancer
ORLANDO - Two of 11 patients achieved a partial response, and there were no grade 4-5 adverse events.
News
FDA: Cell phones still look safe
The available evidence does not suggest a causal link between cell phone use and cancer, according to the FDA.
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Any dose of HPV vaccine is better than none
Large retrospective study shows similar cervical cancer protection in girls and women given 1, 2, or 3 doses of HPV vaccine between 15 and 19...
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Lidocaine-prilocaine cream tops lidocaine injections for vulvar biopsy pain
Studies have pitted the cream against the injection before, but they did not compare patients’ maximal pain scores.
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Vaccinating most girls could eliminate cervical cancer within a century
A model suggests that universal girls-only HPV vaccination could prevent 61 million cases of cervical cancer.