June 27, 2025

Radiotherapy Alone Following Radical Hysterectomy for Cervical Cancer: Should It Remain the Standard of Care?

The phase III NRG Oncology GOG-0263 trial—results of which were presented during the Plenary Session of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 2025 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer—examined whether...

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June 27, 2025

Adavosertib in Recurrent or Persistent Uterine Serous Carcinoma

In the phase IIb ADAGIO trial, reported in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Liu et al found that the Wee1 inhibitor adavosertib showed some activity in patients with recurrent or persistent uterine s...

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June 13, 2025

Relacorilant and Nab-Paclitaxel in Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer

In a phase III trial (ROSELLA) reported in The Lancet, Olawaiye et al examined the survival benefit of adding relacorilant to nab-paclitaxel in women with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. Relacorila...

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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 29, 2023

Positive Outcomes Demonstrated in Patients With Ovarian Cancer Treated With Olaparib Prior to Surgical Intervention and Subsequent Chemotherapy

Treatment with the poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitor olaparib prior to surgical intervention and chemotherapy has demonstrated the potential for favorable surgical options, manageable adverse eve...

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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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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.

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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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