Obstetrics & gynaecology
Sexual pain for women with cancer should not be overlooked: report
(HealthDay)—Painful sex is common, though often treatable, in women with cancer, yet doctors often overlook it, researchers say.
Nov 11, 2016
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News tagged with gynecologic oncology
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Enhanced recovery pathway helpful in gyn-onc surgery
(HealthDay)—An enhanced recovery pathway is beneficial for gynecologic oncology patients undergoing minimally invasive surgery, according to a study published in the July issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Jun 17, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
One in five women with ovarian cancer does not undergo surgery, study reveals
Nearly 20 percent of women with ovarian cancer do not undergo surgery, despite it being a standard part of treatment recommendations, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. ...
Jun 1, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Gene tests may help predict outcomes in advanced ovarian cancer
(HealthDay)—A special genetic test might help gauge outcomes for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer, a new study suggests.
Mar 21, 2016
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Surgery
Preventing cancer: Study finds dramatic benefits of weight-loss surgery
A study evaluating the effects of bariatric surgery on obese women most at risk for cancer has found that the weight-loss surgery slashed participants' weight by a third and eliminated precancerous uterine growths in those ...
Oct 1, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Nearly 10 percent of women live too far from access to gynecologic cancer care
More than one-third of counties in the Unites States are located more than 50 miles from the nearest gynecologic oncologist, making access to specialty care for ovarian and other gynecologic cancers difficult for nearly 15 ...
Jun 11, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Study shows sexual dysfunction after gynecologic cancer treatment
A University of Colorado Cancer Center study presented at the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting 2015 shows decreased sexual activity in women following treatment for gynecologic cancers, down from ...
May 29, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Recommendations issued for prevention of ovarian cancer
(HealthDay)—Recommendations for prevention of ovarian cancer include oral contraceptive use and tubal sterilization, as well as genetic counseling and testing for women from high-risk families, according to a report from ...
Apr 2, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
New algorithm increases surgical success with advanced ovarian cancer
A surgical algorithm developed and implemented by ovarian cancer specialists at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center dramatically increases the frequency of complete removal of all visible tumor - a milestone ...
Feb 27, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Screening HPV infection alone more accurate than Pap test in detection of cervical cancer
Screening for human papillomavirus (HPV) infection alone gives more accurate results than Pap (smear) testing for cervical cancer, say the authors of two papers to published today in the journal Gynecologic Oncology. HPV ...
Jan 8, 2015
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