Gynecologic Cancer
From the Journals
Could British Columbia Eliminate Cervical Cancer by 2031?
Investigators conduct a modeling study to determine when and how BC might achieve the elimination of cervical cancer.
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Ovarian Cancer Risk Doubled by Estrogen-Only HRT
Long-term follow up in women with hysterectomy included in the WHI reveals significantly more cases of ovarian cancer.
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HPV Vaccine Offers Cancer Protection Beyond Cervical Cancer
A ‘really important study’ extends the information about the impact of getting vaccinated against HPV, says expert.
From the Journals
Are Children Born Through ART at Higher Risk for Cancer?
A slight increase in the risk for leukemia was observed in children conceived through IVF or ICSI.
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CARACO: Study Shows Safety of Leaving Uninvolved Lymph Nodes in Ovarian Cancer
Retroperitoneal pelvic and para-aortic lymphadenectomy only adds toxicity without benefit, says an author of research presented at the annual...
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The ASCO Annual Meeting Starts This Week
More than 7000 abstracts were submitted for this year’s meeting a new record — and over 5000 were selected for presentation.
From the Journals
ASTRO Releases New EBRT Guideline for Symptomatic Bone Mets
Recommendations concerning pain management and quality of life are part of the guidance.
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Clinicians Face Hurdles in Caring for the Growing Number of Cancer Survivors
Primary care clinicians must help patients with new health problems that emerge as the result of previous cancer treatments and with side effects...
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Obesity and Cancer: Untangling a Complex Web
Is gaining weight later in life better or worse for cancer risk than being overweight or obese from a young age?
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Urine Tests Could Be ‘Enormous Step’ in Diagnosing Cancer
Cancer biomarkers in urine are not nearly as widely studied as those in the blood, but a new wave of urine tests suggests research is gaining pace...
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Chatbots Seem More Empathetic Than Docs in Cancer Discussions
AI gives readable, high quality, and empathetic responses to social media queries about cancer.