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FDA APPROVED Human papillomavirus self-collection test over a photo of a woman holding a swab and sample container.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves New Self-Collection Option for HPV Testing

Provides women a way to privately collect their own samples, says maker Roche

A photo of a female nurse holding a cervical brush and sample container.

<乌鸦传媒>Having a PCP Important in Cervical Cancer Screening, Especially for LGB Women

Lesbian, gay, and bisexual cisgender women with PCP more likely to be up-to-date with screening

A photo of a physician pointing to a monitor image during a flexible sigmoidoscopy bowel cancer screening

<乌鸦传媒>Major Gaps in Cancer Screening at Federally Qualified Health Centers

Breast, cervical, colorectal cancer screening rates much lower than overall national rates

FDA APPROVED trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu) over a computer rendering of antibodies attacking cancer cells

<乌鸦传媒>Enhertu Gets Tumor-Agnostic FDA Approval for HER2-Positive Cancers

About half of patients responded, duration of response as long as 19 months in three trials

SGO over a photo of San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA

<乌鸦传媒>Safety of Less-Radical Surgery for Early Cervical Cancer Gathers More Evidence

Growing body of data suggest it can be safe and effective in low-risk disease, says expert

SGO over a photo of San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA

<乌鸦传媒>Novel Drug-Device Shows Efficacy for High-Grade Cervical Lesions

Response rate doubles with the noninvasive treatment versus placebo

SGO over a photo of San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA

<乌鸦传媒>Gynecologic Oncology May Face a Future of Too Few Cases, Too Many Docs

Subspecialists could see only one patient a week with a new cancer diagnosis, researcher says

SGO over a photo of San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA

<乌鸦传媒>Laparoscopy Quickly Abandoned in Early Cervical Cancer After LACC Results

MIS roughly halved in the 2 years following the study results, national dataset shows

A photo of a young male physician in his office talking to his senior male patient

<乌鸦传媒>Knowing When to Start, Knowing When to Stop

Discussions about screening recommendations can be difficult, but they're worth having

A computer rendering of a cancer cell in the bloodstream.

<乌鸦传媒>Another COVID Toll: Over 134,000 Undiagnosed Cancers During Height of Pandemic

Diagnosis rates remained low throughout 2020, with mortality increase projected

A photo of a mature woman sitting at her kitchen counter with a glass of wine and a spilled bottle of medication.

<乌鸦传媒>Certain Cancer Survivors More Likely to Have Substance Use Disorder

Prevalence particularly high in those recently diagnosed with head and neck and cervical cancers

FDA APPROVED Pembrolizumab (Keytruda) with chemoradiotherapy (CRT) over a computer rendering of cervical cancer cells.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Expands Pembrolizumab Approval in Cervical Cancer

PD-1 inhibitor approved in combination with CRT for locally advanced disease

<乌鸦传媒>KEYNOTE-A18 Data Are 'Practice-Changing' for Cervical Cancer

Domenica Lorusso details the importance of modern radiotherapy in this regimen

<乌鸦传媒>AI and Breast Cancer Screening; Cancer After Treatment for Sickle Cell

Also in TTHealthWatch: mail-in cervical cancer screening kits

<乌鸦传媒>The Treatment Landscape for Cervical Cancer Has Changed

Our experts discuss the impact of new options and approaches available in the field

A photo of a cervical brush head in a sample collection container.

<乌鸦传媒>Mailing HPV Self-Sampling Kits to Patients Boosted Cervical Cancer Screening

The strategy was effective for patients who were due or overdue for screening

A computer rendering of DNA fragments in the bloodstream.

<乌鸦传媒>HPV Tumor DNA May Offer Early Warning of Cervical Cancer at High Risk of Relapse

Worse PFS associated with circulating tumor DNA detected as early as end of treatment

A photo of a pre-teen girl receiving a vaccination from a male nurse.

<乌鸦传媒>Nudging Parents Plus Auditing Providers Increased HPV Vaccine Uptake in Tweens

Interventions worked best in combination, according to cluster randomized trial

IGCS over a photo of COEX Convention & Exhibition Center in Seoul, South Korea.

<乌鸦传媒>T-DXd Tied to Encouraging Survival in HER2-Expressing Gyn Cancers

More responses, longer OS in subset with the highest levels of HER2 expression

IGCS over a photo of COEX Convention & Exhibition Center in Seoul, South Korea.

<乌鸦传媒>Sexual Health Suffered After Radical Hysterectomy for Early Cervical Cancer

Compared with simple hysterectomy, analysis shows more sexual toxicities, worse quality of life

IGCS over a photo of COEX Convention & Exhibition Center in Seoul, South Korea.

<乌鸦传媒>Mixed Results for Tiragolumab/Atezolizumab Combo in PD-L1+ Recurrent Cervical Cancer

Overall response beats historical benchmark, but misses significance target

A photo of a vial of Tecentriq over a computer rendering of cervical cancer cells.

<乌鸦传媒>Adding Atezolizumab Improves Survival in Advanced Cervical Cancer

Trial confirms the role of first-line checkpoint inhibition in metastatic or recurrent disease

ESMO over a photo of IFEMA Madrid in Spain.

<乌鸦传媒>Antibody-Drug Conjugate Boosts Survival in Recurrent/Metastatic Cervical Cancer

Tisotumab vedotin reduced risk of death by 30% compared with chemotherapy

ESMO over a photo of IFEMA Madrid in Spain.

<乌鸦传媒>'Practice-Changing' Data in Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer

Strategies involving immunotherapy, induction chemo move the needle for first time in decades

A photo of a male physician holding an endoscope in his green rubber gloved hands.

<乌鸦传媒>Primary Care Intervention Improved Follow-Up of Abnormal Cancer Screening Results

Follow-up testing within 120 days was improved with EHR reminders, patient outreach, navigation

ASTRO over a photo of San Diego Convention Center

<乌鸦传媒>Sexual Activity Lowers Risk of Side Effects After Cervical Cancer Treatment

Intercourse and/or vaginal dilation reduces risk of vaginal stenosis

A computer rendering of human papillomaviruses

<乌鸦传媒>Study Confirms Better Survival for HPV-Positive Cervical Cancer

Source, interpretation of negative tests remain open to speculation

<乌鸦传媒>Is Being a Night Owl Unhealthy? CRC Screening Not Recommended Enough

Also in TTHealthWatch: CVD death and obesity

<乌鸦传媒>Multi-Cancer Early Detection: 20th-Century Fiction Becomes Reality

These tests could soon become a valuable addition to current cancer screening tools

ASCO over a photo of McCormick place in Chicago, IL.

<乌鸦传媒>De-Escalated Surgery Suffices for Low-Risk Cervical Cancer

Simple hysterectomy non-inferior to radical operation

ACOG over a photo of the Baltimore Convention Center.

<乌鸦传媒>No Access to Routine Healthcare Biggest Barrier to HPV Vaccination

Retrospective analysis shows vaccination rates haven't much improved for women since 2015

ASCO over a photo of McCormick place in Chicago, IL.

<乌鸦传媒>Trial Results Spark Talk of Curing More Metastatic Cervical Cancers

Adding pembrolizumab to standard care extends overall survival by a year

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>CDC: Drug-Resistant Ringworm in U.S.; Mail-In HPV Tests Work; Pope Urges Procreation

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

AACR over a photo of Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

<乌鸦传媒>Awareness of HPV's Link to Cancer Lags as Cases Continue to Increase

Clear decline for cervical cancer, awareness of other cancers remains stagnant

ASTRO over a photo of Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas

<乌鸦传媒>Sexual Health Not Part of Discussion for Women Undergoing Brachytherapy

Much less likely than men to be queried about sexual function when receiving treatment

IGCS over a photo of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City

<乌鸦传媒>Pandemic Led to Surgical Delays in Gynecologic Cancers, and Worse Outcomes

One in five patients experienced changes in their care plan

IGCS over a photo of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City

<乌鸦传媒>Durvalumab-CRT Pairing Disappoints in Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer

Still, CALLA trial findings "will inform future strategies to improve treatment," researcher says

A photo of a post-it note on a laptop which reads: SCHEDULE COLONOSCOPY

<乌鸦传媒>How to Solve the Prevention Problem? Start With a Better System

Let's move beyond reminders to something that motivates patients to act

A very high magnification micrograph of endosalpingiosis, H&E stain.

<乌鸦传媒>Two Sides of Endosalpingiosis: Benign Growth or Harbinger of Cancer?

Concurrent malignancy more than twice as common as compared with endometriosis, study showed

A photo of a healthcare worker drawing from a vial with a syringe with a woman in a hospital gown in the background.

<乌鸦传媒>HPV Vaccination Close to Surgery May Reduce Recurrent Cervical Lesions

Recurrence more than halved, but shaky data preclude definitive answers

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