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Role of estrogen supported in colorectal cancer survival

October 15, 2009

The finding that younger women with metastatic colorectal cancer (MCRC) survive longer than younger men?which is not seen in older patients?supports the idea that estrogen may play a role in improved outcomes in the disease, according to research published online Sept. 29 in Clinical Cancer Research.

Robotic revolution in gynecologic surgery?

September 1, 2009

Robotic technology has already revolutionized laparoscopic urologic surgery. Will gynecologic surgery be next?

Update on anti-angiogenesis therapy for ovarian and cervical cancers (CME)

July 1, 2009

Are we looking at a paradigm shift in treating these two devastating gynecologic cancers? Experts share the latest clinical trial results on adding targeted biological therapy that can potentially improve survival in women who've nearly exhausted other treatment options.

DCIS often not monitored after surgery

June 12, 2009

Women who undergo breast-conserving surgery for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) often do not receive long-term surveillance mammography, according to a study published online May 11 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Gynecologic Oncology Clinical Centers of Excellence

April 1, 2009

Physicians looking to refer their cancer patients to a top-notch treatment center can turn to this profile of some of the best centers in the US.

News: Obese need better endometrial prevention strategies

September 1, 2008

In most obese women, neither Ocs nor current screening methods are cost-effective endometrial cancer prevention strategies.

Cervical cancer screening in pregnancy: Impact of the latest ASCCP guidelines

June 1, 2008

Deferred treatment of pregnant women's cytologic abnormalities until after delivery at term—except for frankly invasive cervical cance—are among key recommendations of 2006 ASCCP guidelines.

Adhesion prevention and hemostasis in pelvic surgery: New tools

April 15, 2008

Adhesion barriers and controlling excess bleeding during pelvic surgery are easier than ever—thanks to biotechnology advances.

Helping endometrial cancer survivors to live longer—and better (CME)

November 1, 2007

Endometrial cancer survivors are more likely to be obese and to die from co-existing illnesses. Here are at least five ways gynecologists can help them live longer—with a better quality of life.

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