Cervical Cancer

Improved Overall Survival With Cemiplimab in Cervical Cancer Trial

By

Brian Park, PharmD

Publish Date March 16, 2021

The phase 3 trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of cemiplimab in women 18 years of age and older with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer, including those with either squamous cell carcinoma or adenocarcinoma.

Delay in Cancer Treatment Linked to Increased Mortality

Publish Date November 12, 2020

Association between delay and increased mortality significant for 13 of 17 indications.

Suspicion of Cervical Cancer May Increase Risk of Injury During Diagnostic Workup

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

Publish Date November 9, 2020

Results of a large cohort study investigated sources of iatrogenic and noniatrogenic injuries in women coping with a potential diagnosis of cervical cancer.

HPV Vaccination Tied to Decrease in Invasive Cervical Cancer Risk

Publish Date October 6, 2020

Incidence rate ratio 0.12 among women vaccinated before age 17; 0.47 for those vaccinated at ages 17 to 30.

Pap/HPV Cotesting Better for Cervical Cancer Screening in Over 30s

Publish Date July 20, 2020

Nondetection rate is 13.1 percent for cotesting, higher when testing is done >12 months prediagnosis.

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