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February 25, 2022
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Critical race theory in cancer research: Ask yourself ‘who is missing’

Critical race theory in cancer research: Ask yourself ‘who is missing’

Critical race theory originated in a legal framework but has implications in the conduct of cancer research, according to Mya L. Roberson, PhD.

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February 15, 2022
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9 important updates for National Cancer Prevention Month

9 important updates for National Cancer Prevention Month

February is National Cancer Prevention Month.

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February 10, 2022
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Cemiplimab extends survival vs. chemotherapy in recurrent cervical cancer

Cemiplimab extends survival vs. chemotherapy in recurrent cervical cancer

Cemiplimab extended OS compared with single-agent chemotherapy for women with recurrent cervical cancer, according to randomized phase 3 study results published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

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February 02, 2022
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Dual checkpoint blockade shows promising activity in advanced cervical cancer

Dual checkpoint blockade shows promising activity in advanced cervical cancer

Balstilimab plus zalifrelimab demonstrated promising and durable activity among women with recurrent and/or metastatic cervical cancer who relapsed after platinum-based therapy, according to a phase 2 study in Journal of Clinical Oncology.

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January 27, 2022
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Top in hem/onc: HPV vaccine and cervical cancer, diet and exercise for cancer survivors

Top in hem/onc: HPV vaccine and cervical cancer, diet and exercise for cancer survivors

Recent evidence indicates that mortality due to cervical cancer may have decreased as much as 50% among younger populations vaccinated against HPV. A video discussion of the data was the top story in hematology/oncology last week.

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January 25, 2022
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Despite benefits of catch-up series, HPV vaccination efforts must ‘remain on the young’

Despite benefits of catch-up series, HPV vaccination efforts must ‘remain on the young’

In the final installment of a four-video series timed to Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, Maurie Markman, MD, spoke with Healio about which adults may derive the most benefit from catch-up HPV vaccination.

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January 24, 2022
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Timely cervical cancer screenings decreased since 2005, largely due to lack of awareness

Timely cervical cancer screenings decreased since 2005, largely due to lack of awareness

The proportion of women in the U.S. who were not up to date on recommended cervical cancer screening significantly increased from 2005 to 2019, according to findings published in JAMA Network Open.

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January 21, 2022
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Emphasis on cancer prevention benefits can help overcome HPV vaccine hesitancy

Emphasis on cancer prevention benefits can help overcome HPV vaccine hesitancy

In the third installment of a four-video series timed to Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, Maurie Markman, MD, spoke with Healio about how clinicians can help overcome HPV vaccine hesitancy.

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January 18, 2022
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HPV vaccination results in ‘real’ reduction in cervical cancer

HPV vaccination results in ‘real’ reduction in cervical cancer

In the second installment of a four-video series timed to Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, Maurie Markman, MD, spoke with Healio about the impact of HPV vaccination on the global burden of cervical cancer.

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January 14, 2022
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Importance of HPV vaccination ‘impossible to overstate’

Importance of HPV vaccination ‘impossible to overstate’

In the first installment of a four-video series timed to Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, Maurie Markman, MD, spoke with Healio about the importance of HPV vaccination.

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