Medicaid expansion can raise demand for gynecologic cancer care
An expansion of Medicaid services in the state of Virginia led within months to more young and middle-aged women of lower income being treated in…
Gynecological cancer
Gynecological cancer overview
Gynecological cancer encompasses a group of cancers affecting the female reproductive system. Approximately 100,000 people are diagnosed with gynecological cancer in the U.S. every year. Although each type of gynecological cancer is unique, with its own symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options, reaching an early diagnosis is critical for ensuring the best possible outcomes in any of them.
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There are several treatment approaches for gynecological cancer, which encompasses all cancers that originate in the female reproductive system. The choice of treatment will depend on the cancer type, how far it has spread, a patient’s general health status, and other factors, such as whether the patient wishes for their fertility to be preserved.
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FDA reviewing oral combination treatment for ovarian cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has agreed to review Verastem Oncology’s application seeking approval of a combination of avutometinib and defactinib for…
Gut microbiome tied to therapy response in recurrent ovarian cancer
A person’s microbiome, or the collection of all microorganisms that live in the gut, can enhance the body’s antitumor response and lead to better treatment…
Keytruda added to chemo slows ovarian cancer growth: Phase 3 trial
Adding Keytruda (pembrolizumab) to chemotherapy, followed by maintenance treatment with Lynparza (olaparib), delayed cancer progression more effectively than chemotherapy alone in women with…
Vulvar cancer possibly tied to bacteria not known in such cancers
The first recorded case of vulvar cancer that occurred alongside an infection with the Fusobacterium necrophorum bacteria was described in a recent case report…
Vitamin D seen to prevent ovarian cancer’s onset in disease models
Vitamin D may help to prevent the development of ovarian cancers, according to new studies in mice and cell disease models. “These data strongly…
