Gynecologic Cancer
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Dose-dense paclitaxel doesn’t prolong PFS in ovarian cancer patients
Key clinical point: Dose-dense paclitaxel failed to prolong progression-free survival in patients with ovarian cancer. Major finding: Dose-dense...
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Study finds lower-than-expected rate of occult uterine sarcoma
The rate of 1 in 1,124 is markedly lower than the estimated risks in previous studies, which ranged from 1 in 204 to 1 in 667 procedures. The Food...
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Cancer death rates show wide geographic variation
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Minimally invasive and abdominal hysterectomy yield similar results for endometrial cancer
Key clinical point: Robot-assisted and laparoscopic hysterectomy had long-term survival comparable to that of abdominal hysterectomy in patients...
Commentary
Fertility preservation in early cervical cancer
Women of reproductive age diagnosed with early cervical cancer now have multiple options for fertility preservation. Ongoing research regarding...
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Neurosurgeon memoir illuminates the journey through cancer treatment and acceptance of mortality
A neurosurgeon who had just completed his residency has left a memoir of his experiences as a physician, patient, and a dying man.
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David Bowie’s death inspires blog on palliative care
David Bowie’s death helped one palliative care specialist broach the subject of end-of-life care with a patient.
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Families perceive few benefits from aggressive end-of-life care
Key clinical point: Bereaved family members were more satisfied with end-of-life cancer care when patients spent more than 3 days in hospice, died...
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Volasertib active against platinum-resistant, refractory ovarian cancer
Key clinical point: Volasertib showed activity against platinum-resistant or -refractory ovarian cancer; adverse effects were mostly hematologic...