Adverse Event Comparison in Patients With Cervical and Endometrial Cancer After IRMT or Standard Radiotherapy
Clinicians may be underappreciating the extent of adverse events in women with cervical and endometrial cancer who undergo radiotherapy.
Cervical Cancer
Study Supports Delaying Cervical Cancer Surgery in COVID-19 Hotspots
Delay in surgery for early-stage cervical cancer was not associated with worse short-term outcomes, supporting the suggestion to delay surgery in COVID-19 hotspots.
Copper Intrauterine Devices Tied to Lower Risk for Cervical Cancer
Findings based on comparison to hormonal intrauterine devices.
Modeling Studies Show Cervical Cancer Could Be Eliminated
And mortality could be reduced by about one-third by 2030 and almost completely by 2120.
Travel Distance Shown to Be a Rural-Urban Disparity in Access to Specialized Cancer Care
This study found that many rural-living patients with colorectal or cervical cancer may have to travel significantly greater distances to reach a cancer specialist than urban dwellers.
Studies Confirm Safety of 9-Valent HPV Vaccination
Studies based on searching Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, six Vaccine Safety Datalink sites.
Cervical Cancer Screening Remains Low in Women Ages 45 to 65 Years
Screening rates are insufficient to reduce cervical cancer incidence.
Cancer Screening Rates Lower Among Women With Diabetes
Rates for breast, cervical, colorectal cancer screening lower compared with women without diabetes.
Brachytherapy Remains Important in Cervical Cancer Management
Despite widespread use of other forms of radiation therapy, consensus statements from SGO and ABS support the use of brachytherapy in the treatment of primary and recurrent cervical cancer.
Vaginal Moisture Eases Adverse Effects of Pulsed Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Cervical Cancer
A quasi-experimental study sought to determine if early vaginal moisturizing eases vaginal dryness and pain associated with PDR brachytherapy for cervical cancer.
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