Oncology & Cancer
Cervical cancer screening is overused—and underused, as well
Cervical cancer screening saves lives—no one disputes that.
Oct 13, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Treating anal cancer precursor lesions reduces cancer risk for people with HIV
In a randomized clinical trial with 4,446 participants, known as the Anal Cancer/HSIL Outcomes Research (ANCHOR) study, researchers found that by removing high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL), chances of progression ...
Oct 7, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Cervical cancer screening tailored for transgender men and nonbinary people encouraged participation
A pilot program that provided transgender men and nonbinary people with cervical cancer screening tailored to their biological needs and personal preferences was well-received and could provide a model for similar programs, ...
Oct 6, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Saliva testing may allow early detection of human papillomavirus–driven head and neck cancers
Cancer causing high-risk human papillomaviruses (HR-HPV) are responsible for the rising incidence of HR-HPV–driven head and neck cancers (HNC), particularly oropharyngeal cancers (OPC, or throat cancers). Investigators ...
Sep 21, 2021
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Medications
Immunotherapy prolongs survival in recurrent, persistent or metastatic cervical cancer
The addition of immunotherapy to standard first-line treatment extends survival by eight months for patients with recurrent, persistent or metastatic cervical cancer, according to late breaking results from the KEYNOTE-826 ...
Sep 20, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Low-poverty US communities may eliminate cervical cancer by 2030 but high-poverty communities may lag behind
A predictive model estimated that cervical cancer may be virtually eliminated in the United States by 2030 in communities with low poverty rates, but not until 2044 in communities with high poverty rates, according to a study ...
Sep 9, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Women's wellness: Types of gynecologic cancers and their warning signs
Gynecologic cancer is the growth and spread of cancer cells in the cervix, ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes, vagina, and vulva as well as in peritoneum—also known as the reproductive organs, which make any woman at risk ...
Sep 8, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
LEEP more effectively clears high-risk HPV in HIV+ women
A new study published in JAMA Oncology by Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University's Michael H. Chung, MD, MPH, and colleagues, finds that loop electrosurgical procedure (LEEP) is more effective than cryotherapy in clearing ...
Aug 26, 2021
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Medical research
Cervical cancer rates stable or trending down in countries with effective screening measures
A recent trend analysis indicates that cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates have remained stable or are dropping in most countries across the globe. These rates differ based on each country's socioeconomic development ...
Aug 9, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Topical molecular imaging tracer enables real-time detection of cervical cancer
With the help of a topical fluorescent imaging agent, cervical cancer can be identified by physicians with a hand-held microscope, according to research published in the July issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Targeting ...
Jul 27, 2021
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