December 09, 2024

NCCN Joins International Cancer Organizations During Oncology Event in China

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) took part in the 2024 International Congress of the Asian Oncology Society and the 2024 Chinese Congress on Holistic Integrative Oncology. This event h...

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December 04, 2024

Lenvatinib/Pembrolizumab vs Chemotherapy in Advanced Endometrial Cancer

As reported in Journal of Clinical Oncology by Marth et al, the phase III European Network of Gynaecological Oncological Trial-en9/LEAP-001 study evaluated the impact of first-line lenvatinib/pembroli...

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February 21, 2023

Salpingectomy: Preventing Ovarian Cancer

In this video, gynecologic oncologist, Rebecca Stone discusses the salpingectomy procedure, removal of the fallopian tubes, that is effective at preventing the most common form of ovarian cancer.

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December 06, 2023

'Game-Changer’ Intervention for Ovarian Cancer Prevention

Gynecologic oncologist Rebecca Stone and colleagues at Johns Hopkins are leading the way in salpingectomy — a quick, low-risk surgical intervention that can significantly reduce the risk of ovarian cancer.

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March 28, 2024

Edward Tanner Expands Minimally Invasive Options for Gynecologic Surgery at Sibley

Edward Tanner is director of Johns Hopkins women’s health in the National Capital Region.

Johns Hopkins Medicine

March 30, 2023

Time-Related and Financial Burdens May Impact Quality of Life for Patients With Gynecologic Cancer

Time-related and financial burdens may be detrimental to the quality of life of patients with gynecologic cancer as well as cancer survivors, according to the findings from two new studies presented b...

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April 25, 2024

Expert Point of View: Gini F. Fleming, MD

Exciting updates from the Society of Gynecologic Oncology Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer highlight significant improvements in advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer treatment, particularly for patients with specific genetic profiles. Leading expert Dr. Gini F. Fleming shares insights on new approaches and ongoing trials.

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March 28, 2024

Chemoradiotherapy With or Without Pembrolizumab for Newly Diagnosed, High-Risk, Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer

The phase III ENGOT-cx11/GOG-3047/KEYNOTE-A18 trial investigated the efficacy and safety of adding pembrolizumab to chemoradiotherapy in patients with newly diagnosed, high-risk, locally advanced cerv...

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May 11, 2023

Poor Tolerability Appears to Hinder Benefit of Adavosertib in Uterine Serous Carcinoma

A new Wee1 kinase inhibitor, adavosertib, showed promising antitumor activity but also raised safety concerns in patients with recurrent or persistent uterine serous carcinoma. The findings were presented by Joyce F. Liu, MD, MPH at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology 2023 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer.

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