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September 30, 2020
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Nine important updates for Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month

Nine important updates for Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month

September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, an awareness campaign launched in 1999 by Foundation for Women’s Cancer.

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August 06, 2020
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Top in hem/onc: Tagrisso, gynecologic cancer, hospital rankings

Top in hem/onc: Tagrisso, gynecologic cancer, hospital rankings

The FDA has granted breakthrough therapy designation to osimertinib for certain patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. It was the top story in hematology/oncology last week.

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July 19, 2020
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center promotes three staff members to leadership roles

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center promotes three staff members to leadership roles

Roswell Park Comprehensive Caner Center appointed three staff members within its department of gynecologic oncology to leadership roles.

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June 11, 2020
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Minimally invasive surgery may increase risk for death in early-stage gynecologic cancers

Minimally invasive surgery may increase risk for death in early-stage gynecologic cancers

Minimally invasive surgical procedures appeared associated with an elevated risk for recurrence or death vs. open surgery among women with early-stage gynecologic cancers, according to results of two studies published in JAMA Oncology.

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May 21, 2020
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Top stories in hematology/oncology: Impact of screening on fatal breast cancer risk, Disney movies help women undergoing chemotherapy

Top stories in hematology/oncology: Impact of screening on fatal breast cancer risk, Disney movies help women undergoing chemotherapy

Results of a retrospective study demonstrated a 41% reduction in the risk for fatal breast cancer within 10 years of diagnosis among women who underwent mammography screening compared with those who did not receive screening. This was the top story in hematology/oncology last week.

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May 12, 2020
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Q&A: How the COVID-19 pandemic affects women’s health

Q&A: How the COVID-19 pandemic affects women’s health

During the COVID-19 pandemic, physicians across the United States have reported seeing fewer patients, who are fearful of presenting to the office due to the virus.

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May 11, 2020
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Watching Disney movies during chemotherapy may improve quality of life for women with gynecologic cancer

Watching Disney movies during chemotherapy may improve quality of life for women with gynecologic cancer

Just a spoonful of sugar from Mary Poppins during cancer treatment might have an effect, after all.

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April 03, 2020
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Younger women with gynecologic cancers at high risk for osteoporosis 1 year after treatment

Younger women with gynecologic cancers at high risk for osteoporosis 1 year after treatment

Women aged 65 years or younger who underwent surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy for gynecologic cancer appeared at higher risk for osteopenia and osteoporosis as early as 1 year after treatment, according to study results presented at the virtual Society of Gynecologic Cancer Annual Meeting.

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March 13, 2020
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Potential OB-GYN shortfall in US presents serious public health challenge

Potential OB-GYN shortfall in US presents serious public health challenge

Researchers found that 35% of OB-GYNs across the U.S. are aged 55 years or older, but only 19% of OB-GYNs are aged younger than 40 years — findings that point to a potential shortage of these physicians in the coming years.

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November 10, 2019
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Novel bispecific immune cell engager safe, clinically beneficial in HER2-positive tumors

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — An investigational bispecific T-cell engager appeared safe and demonstrated some clinical activity among patients with HER2-positive solid tumors, according to phase 1 dose-escalation study data presented at Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Annual Meeting.

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