Taxane + Platinum Feasible for Adjuvant Tx in Endometrial Cancer
Tolerability, survival similar to that for doxorubicin + cisplatin for postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - March 27, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Gynecology, Oncology, Pharmacy, Journal, Source Type: news
Weight Loss Still a Challenge in Endometrial Cancer Setting Weight Loss Still a Challenge in Endometrial Cancer Setting
A more militarist approach to weight loss may help women with endometrial cancer shed pounds and improve their prognosis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - March 27, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Taxane & #43; Platinum Feasible for Adjuvant Tx in Endometrial Cancer
WEDNESDAY, March 27, 2019 -- Taxane plus platinum regimens may be a reasonable alternative to doxorubicin plus cisplatin as postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy for endometrial cancer that carries a high risk for progression, according to a study... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 27, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Two Surgeries at Once: Endometrial Cancer & Stress Incontinence Two Surgeries at Once: Endometrial Cancer & Stress Incontinence
Women who require surgery for endometrial cancer enjoy a better quality of life if concomitant stress urinary incontinence is surgically repaired at the same time.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - March 26, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Does Bariatric Surgery Lower the Risk for Incident Cancer? Does Bariatric Surgery Lower the Risk for Incident Cancer?
Dr Lowenfels comments on a study that suggests weight loss surgery may lower the risk for obesity-associated cancers (endometrial, colon, pancreatic, and postmenopausal breast).Medscape General Surgery (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 22, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: General Surgery Viewpoint Source Type: news
Nigeria: Talcum Powder May Cause Cancer, Experts Warn
[Guardian] Researchers are unanimous that talc or talcum powder can cause lung, ovarian, stomach and endometrial (uterine) cancers. They said talc consisting of asbestos is generally accepted as being able to cause cancer if it is inhaled or/and used regularly in the genital area. Evidence on asbestos-free talc is however less clear. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 22, 2019 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Potential Game Changer for Endometrial Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- A 30% response rate in recurrent/advanced disease, 49% in MSI-H tumors (Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology)
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - March 20, 2019 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
GSK reports positive data from trial of endometrial cancer drug
GlaxoSmithKline said on Tuesday a study testing its experimental drug dostarlimab in women with recurrent or advanced endometrial cancer showed promising results. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 19, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
Fewer Complications After MIRS Introduced for Endometrial Cancer
Introduction of minimally invasive robotic surgery linked to reduced odds of severe complications (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - March 18, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Gynecology, Oncology, Surgery, Journal, Source Type: news
Fewer Complications After MIRS Introduced for Endometrial Cancer
MONDAY, March 18, 2019 -- The introduction of minimally invasive robotic surgery (MIRS) is associated with a significantly lower risk for severe complications among patients with early-stage endometrial cancer, according to a study published online... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 18, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Could Robotic-Assisted Surgery Reduce Complications for Endometrial Cancer Patients?
Researchers studied the use of minimally invasive robotic surgery for hysterectomy and its risk for complications in the treatment of endometrial cancer in Denmark. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - March 8, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Leah Lawrence Source Type: news
Fewer Complications With Robotic Surgery in Early Endometrial Cancer (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Introduction in Denmark correlated with more minimally invasive surgeries and fewer serious complications in early-stage disease (Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology)
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - March 5, 2019 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
Pembrolizumab cost effective for some endometrial cancers
(Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News)
Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News - February 28, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Fewer Complications With Robotic Surgery in Endometrial Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- Improved outcomes and greater uptake of minimally invasive surgery in those patients, Danish study shows (Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology)
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - February 27, 2019 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
Podcast: Laparoscopy versus laparotomy for the management of presumed early stage endometrial cancer
Recent decades have seen greater and greater use of laparoscopy, or keyhole surgery, when people need an operation on their abdomen. There are now dozens of Cochrane Reviews of this, for a wide variety of conditions and, in October 2018, the one forlaparoscopy versus laparotomy, or open surgery, for women with early stage endometrial cancer was updated. The review is led by Khadra Galaal from the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro in the UK and she tells us the latest findings in this podcast." Worldwide, cancer of the womb or ' endometrial cancer ' is the fifth most common cancer among women under 65 years of age, with a hi...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - February 26, 2019 Category: Information Technology Authors: Lydia Parsonson Source Type: news
