Gynecologic Cancer
Expert Commentary
Which abnormal ovarian findings can be followed by serial TVUS?
Pavlik EJ, Ueland FR, Miller RW, et al. Frequency and disposition of ovarian abnormalities followed with serial transvaginal ultrasonography....
Expert Commentary
Do cosmetic breast implants hinder the detection of malignancy and reduce breast cancer–specific survival?
Yes. According to this systematic review and two meta-analyses of observational studies, cosmetic breast augmentation adversely affects survival...
Expert Commentary
Biennial vs annual mammography: How I manage my patients
If a patient aged 50 and older asks to be screened every 2 years, I would support her choice, provided she is not at elevated risk for breast...
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Weekly chemo offers quality-of-life edge in advanced ovarian cancer
Major Finding: Compared with the standard every-3-week regimen, the weekly regimen did not yield significantly better progression-free or overall...
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Olaparib maintenance of most benefit in BRCA mutation carriers
Major finding: The reduction in the risk of progression or death with olaparib versus placebo was greater among patients with a BRCA mutation (...
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CDC study finds 56% drop in HPV infections
Major finding: Among females aged 14-19 years, the prevalence of HPV infections dropped from 11.5% during the period prior to HPV vaccine...
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Adding bevacizumab to chemo prolongs life in advanced cervical cancer
Major Finding: Median overall survival was 17.0 months with bevacizumab plus chemotherapy vs. 13.3 months with chemotherapy alone (P = .0035).Data...
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Bevacizumab plus chemotherapy extends cervical cancer survival
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Cervical cancer screening with acetic acid saves lives
Major finding: Compared with usual care (no screening), biennial visual inspection of the cervix with acetic acid delivered by health workers...
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Maintenance pazopanib delays progression of advanced ovarian cancer
Major Finding: The time to progression or death was 17.9 months with pazopanib and 12.3 months with placebo (hazard ratio, 0.77).Data Source: A...
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Massive endometrial polyp
Fibrous and cystic polyp identified using hysteroscopy. The massive polyp extends into a dilated lower uterine segment. The distal portion of the...