Gynecologic Cancer
AI partners with liquid biopsy for ‘robust’ identification of women with ovarian cancer
An artificial intelligence-driven algorithm used a novel liquid biopsy assay to differentiate women with ovarian cancer from healthy patients, according to results presented at American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting.
Current screening, treatments reduced breast cancer mortality by 58% since 1975
Breast cancer screening and treatments in 2019 were both associated with more than 50% reduction in U.S. breast cancer mortality compared with interventions utilized over 4 decades ago, according to analysis results published in JAMA.
Actively monitoring cervical lesions increases long-term cervical cancer risk
Women who underwent active surveillance for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 had an increased long-term risk for cervical cancer compared with women who received immediate treatment, according to findings published in The BMJ.
Statin use tied to lower breast cancer death risk
Statin use after breast cancer diagnosis was associated with reduced breast cancer mortality and reduced serum cholesterol levels compared with not using a statin, according to cohort study results published in JAMA Network Open.
Dostarlimab regimen extends survival for women with advanced endometrial cancer
A regimen containing dostarlimab plus standard-of-care chemotherapy significantly improved OS compared with chemotherapy alone in women with primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer, according to the agent’s manufacturer.
Q&A: Annual breast cancer screening, early diagnosis important to successful treatment
Women should undergo routine breast cancer screening in order to diagnose and treat breast cancer in its earliest stages for a higher likelihood of treatment success.
Up to 70% of premature cancer deaths among women are preventable, WHO-led analysis shows
Nearly seven in 10 premature cancer-related deaths among women could have been avoided through primary prevention, early detection or suitable access to cancer care, according to a report.
Q&A: Understanding one’s own body important in identifying vague ovarian cancer symptoms
Because ovarian cancer is one of the more difficult cancers to diagnose, it is important for health care providers and women to understand how symptoms present, how to mitigate risk and how to prevent disease progression.
Cedars-Sinai Cancer Center appoints gynecologic oncology fellowship program director
Margaret Liang, MD, MSPHM, has been appointed director of the gynecologic oncology fellowship program for Cedars-Sinai Cancer Center.
Family history of breast cancer linked to persistently increased breast density
Among premenopausal women in Korea, family history of breast cancer was positively associated with increased breast density and persistently dense breasts over time, according to findings published in JAMA Network Open.