Gynecologic Cancer
The Practicing Oncologist
My picks for best of ASCO 2022
First-line treatment for colorectal cancer, possible new standard of care for breast cancer, and more.
From the Journals
mTOR inhibitor shows early promise in endometrial cancer
The combination led to reduced progression with good tolerability in metastatic, hormone receptor–positive patients.
From the Journals
Uterine cancer mortality is highest in Black women
Trends of increased mortality in all women seem to be driven by non-endometrioid tumors.
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.