IMNN-001, Imunon’s experimental immunotherapy for advanced ovarian cancer, boosts the body’s natural immune response by increasing levels of immune signaling proteins that aid in…
Gynecological cancer
GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER
1st patient dosed in trial of Enhertu for HER2 endometrial cancer
A Phase 3 clinical trial of Enhertu, a therapy developed by Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca, has begun dosing its first patient with…
GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER
Relacorilant delays ovarian cancer disease progression: Trial data
Relacorilant lowered the risk of disease progression and death by about 30% when used on top of standard chemotherapy in people with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.
GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER
FDA fast tracks PHST001 as treatment for ovarian cancer
Pheast Therapeutics has received fast track designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for PHST001, its candidate treatment for ovarian cancer, a type…
GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER
Immunotherapy extends survival in advanced ovarian cancer: Data
When added to standard care, Imunon’s immunotherapy candidate IMNN-001 extended the average survival for people with newly diagnosed advanced ovarian cancer by more than…
GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER
Pembrolizumab improves survival outcomes in ovarian cancer trial
Treatment with pembrolizumab — an immune-modulating therapy sold for some cancers under the brand name Keytruda — improved survival among people with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer…
GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER
Testosterone in gender-affirming care doesn’t raise cancer risk
The use of testosterone as part of gender-affirming care does not increase the risk of gynecological cancers in transgender men or gender-diverse people, a study…
GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER
World Ovarian Cancer Day to be observed May 8
Thursday is World Ovarian Cancer Day, an annual effort to raise awareness about ovarian cancer, the second most common type of gynecological cancer.
GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER
Tepylute for breast, ovarian cancer launched in US
Tepylute (thiotepa), a chemotherapy medication from Shorla Oncology that was approved last year for treating certain breast and ovarian cancers, has launched in the…
GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER
Provider genetic testing may raise gynecological cancer testing rates
Offering genetic testing at the provider’s office at the time of diagnosis effectively increased the number of people with gynecological cancers who underwent testing. That’s…
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