Cervical Cancer

Cervical Cancer Incidence Predicted to Decrease or Remain Stable in Many Countries

By

Andrea S. Blevins Primeau, PhD, MBA

Publish Date August 16, 2021

Researchers analyzed recent trends in cervical cancer incidence and mortality and made predictions for the next 15 years.

Updated Screening Guidelines for 5 Cancer Types

By

Michalle Ramirez-McLaughlin, FNP-C

Michelle Buchholz, MSN, BSN, FNP-BC

Gabriel Schwartz, MSN, BSN, FNP-BC

Publish Date August 6, 2021

An update on the available cancer screening guidelines, benefits/limitations, and risks for cervical, breast, prostate, colon, and lung cancers.

Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping Is ‘Highly Sensitive’ in Early-Stage Cervical Cancer

By

Jayme Kunze, PA-C

Publish Date August 5, 2021

Among patients with a higher risk of metastasis, sentinel lymph node mapping had a sensitivity of 96.3%.

Novel Genetic Variants Are Associated With Increased Risk of Cervical Cancer

By

Sucharita Mistry, PhD

Publish Date July 27, 2021

Genetic variations in the PAX8, CLPTM1L, and HLA genes were found to be associated with a high risk of developing cervical cancer.

Most Women in Their Mid-60s May Need to Continue Cervical Cancer Screening

By

Christina Bennett, MS

Publish Date June 28, 2021

A minority of women met criteria to exit cervical cancer screening.

Cervical Cancer Clinical Trials

Clinical Trial: Ixabepilone to Treat Cervical Cancer

Clinical trial focusing on Ixabepilone and cervical cancer. Ixabepilone to Treat Cervical Cancer

Clinical Trial: An International Study on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)-Guided Brachytherapy in Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer (EMBRACE)

Clinical trial focusing on MRI guided brachytherapy. An International Study on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)-Guided Brachytherapy in Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer (EMBRACE)

Clinical Trial: Mapatumumab, Cisplatin and Radiotherapy for Advanced Cervical Cancer

Clinical trial focusing on mapatumumab, cisplatin, and radiotherapy. Mapatumumab, Cisplatin and Radiotherapy for Advanced Cervical Cancer

Clinical Trial: Predictive Assays In Cervix Cancer

Clinical trial focusing on predictive assays. Predictive Assays In Cervix Cancer

Clinical Trial: Cervical Cancer Screening Among Hispanic Women

Clinical trial focusing on cervical cancer screening. Cervical Cancer Screening Among Hispanic Women