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Gynecologic Oncology
Sexual health after cancer treatment
December 04, 2020
The vast majority of cancer survivors reported that they experience sexual side effects after chemotherapy, radiation and other cancer treatments according to the results of a survey presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology.
Novel engineered cytokine plus pembrolizumab to treat ovarian cancer
November 24, 2020
Heavily pretreated ovarian cancer patients who received a combination therapy of a novel engineered interleukin-2 (IL-2) cytokine plus pembrolizumab achieved an acceptable safety profile, according to a small cohort of an ongoing phase 1/2 trial.
Experts discuss triple-negative breast cancer
October 27, 2020
From OncLive, five experts share their perspectives and opinions on the latest research related to triple-negative breast cancer.
Recurrence of high-grade cervical dysplasia
September 18, 2020
Women with high-grade cervical dysplasia are much less likely to have recurrence after primary conization if they undergo laser conization than a loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP), according to a 5-year follow-up study.
Elements of sexual health in gynecologic cancers
August 19, 2020
In a recent podcast episode from OncLive, Don S. Dizon, MD, FACP, FASCO, discusses the primary physical and residual psychological effects of gynecologic cancers on women’s sexual health.
Physical activity in gynecologic cancer survivors
August 18, 2020
Findings from a new study by Australian researchers suggest that physical activity should be incorporated into cancer care during and beyond treatment.
Does dual antibiotic prevention and vaginal prep decrease surgical site infections?
August 12, 2020
Based on the literature, a bundled intervention was created that included dual antibiotic prophylaxis (cefazolin and metronidazole) aimed at reducing surgical site infections for all patients undergoing hysterectomy.
Better outcomes when gyn oncs are trained to perform upper abdominal surgeries
August 11, 2020
Training gynecologic oncologists to perform cytoreduction for advanced ovarian cancer can result in better outcomes for patients, according to results of a new study
Compliance with treatment guidelines for ovarian cancer debulking surgery
July 24, 2020
The study found that both patient- and treatment-related factors contributed to noncompliance.
Opioid use in women with endometriosis
July 07, 2020
Nearly two-thirds of women newly diagnosed with endometriosis filled an opioid prescription within the first year, according to a US population-based claims study.