Swedish hospital admits 33 women had unnecessary hysterectomies
A Swedish hospital on Tuesday said 33 women underwent unnecessary hysterectomies in 2023 and 2024 after being incorrectly diagnosed as being at risk of uterine cancer.
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Urogenital Diseases: News and Research on Uterine Diseases
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Pembrolizumab aids survival with high-risk endometrial cancer
Pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy improves disease-free survival (DFS) in patients with high-risk endometrial cancer after surgery with curative intent, according to a study published online Oct. 16 in the Journal of Clinical ...
Oct 21, 2024
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Gynecologic cancers: 4 affirmations to help you advocate for yourself
Gynecologic exams might not top the list of things you look forward to, but whether it's for a wellness visit or a new concern, such exams are critical for detecting gynecologic cancers early when they are most treatable. ...
Oct 20, 2024
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Lynch syndrome: New patient database of genetic condition aims to prevent cancer
A new database of all patients with Lynch syndrome aims to improve treatment and prevention for those at high-risk of cancer.
Oct 14, 2024
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Researchers develop precision surgical technique for lymph node removal in endometrial cancer
A joint research team has announced that it is possible to detect and precisely remove metastatic lymph nodes during endometrial cancer surgery using neo-mannosyl human serum albumin-indocyanine green (MSA-ICG) and a laparoscopic ...
Oct 11, 2024
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Global advances and future trends in cervical cancer research from 2013 to 2022
With ongoing advancements in cervical cancer research, the global scientific community has gained a more comprehensive understanding of this significant threat to women's health.
Oct 10, 2024
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Q&A: Pathologist discusses another reason to vaccinate teens against HPV
In 2006, a vaccine became available to protect against infections associated with two strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV). It was a potential game-changer: These strains cause 70% of cervical cancers, 90% of anal cancers, ...
Oct 8, 2024
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Uterine cancer rates are increasing: What can you do to protect yourself?
Uterine cancer is the most common type of gynecologic cancer. It's estimated that about 67,880 new cases will be diagnosed in 2024. Approximately 13,250 people will die from this disease in the U.S. in 2024, according to ...
Oct 7, 2024
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Study offers hope of a new treatment for rare endometrial cancer
A team of researchers at the University of Alberta has found that digoxin, a drug widely used to treat congestive heart failure, is an effective therapy for a rare and aggressive form of endometrial cancer.
Sep 16, 2024
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Targeted cancer cell therapy may slow endometrial cancer
There may be a way to slow the growth of endometrial cancer through targeted cancer cell therapy, according to new research from the University of Missouri School of Medicine.
Aug 21, 2024
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