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WEBThe Society of Gynecologic Oncology Opens in new window (SGO) is the premier medical specialty society for health care professionals trained in the comprehensive management of gynecologic cancers. As a 501(c)(6) organization, the SGO contributes to the advancement of women's cancer care by encouraging research, …
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Real-world outcomes in patients with advanced endometrial …
WEB1 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Arizona College of Medicine, 475 N. 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA. 2 The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Chelsea and Sutton, 203 Fulham Road, London, SW3 6JJ, UK. 3 Global Medical Affairs, Oncology Business Unit, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, 3rd Floor, …
Talc, body powder, and ovarian cancer: A summary of the …
WEBMany women apply powder to the genital area as a drying agent. Talc, an inert mineral with a high capacity to absorb water, has historically been a major component of body powders. Due to its similarity and co-occurrence with asbestos, the association of body powder/talc use and gynecological cancer risk, specifically ovarian cancer risk, has …
Cervical cancer treatment update: A Society of Gynecologic …
WEBCervical cancer is the most commonly diagnosed gynecologic cancer worldwide. Although the incidence has declined with increased screening and higher uptake of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in high-income countries, this disease remains the second highest cause of cancer mortality among women in low- and middle-income countries. In …
Health-related quality of life in patients with newly diagnosed
WEBAmong trial participants (niraparib, n = 487; placebo, n = 246), PRO adherence exceeded 80% for all instruments across all cycles.Patients reported no decline over time in HRQoL measured via EORTC QLQ-C30 Global Health Status/QoL and FOSI overall scores.
Economic and humanistic burden of ovarian cancer in the United …
WEBObjectives: This study aimed to evaluate the economic and humanistic burden of ovarian cancer (OC) in the United States.Methods: This was a retrospective, cross-sectional study using data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) (2007-2018). OC cases were identified using ICD-9/10 diagnosis codes and clinical classification codes, while …
A qualitative exploration of the impact of ovarian cancer on the …
WEBWomen with ovarian cancer (OC) may experience long-term financial burdens due to ongoing effects of disease and treatment. We qualitatively explored the interplay of social determinants of health such as economic stability, access to health care, and the social and community context in the lives of OC survivors.
A contemporary framework of health equity applied to …
WEBHealth disparities are defined as the preventable difference in the burden of disease, injury, and violence, or opportunity to achieve optimal health that socially disadvantaged populations experience compared to the population as a whole. Disparities in incidence and cancer outcomes for women with gynecologic malignancies have been well described …
Impact of disease progression on health-related quality of life of
WEBProgression-free survival (PFS) is an important early efficacy endpoint in ovarian cancer (OC) and its relevance to patients should be assessed. PRIMA, a phase III trial, assessed niraparib in patients with OC; this post hoc analysis examined the relationship between disease progression in OC and health-related quality of life (HRQoL).
Associations between modifiable lifestyle factors and health …
WEBTo explore possible associations between modifiable lifestyle factors and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in endometrial carcinoma survivors by assessing differences in HRQoL between survivors meeting and not meeting the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommendations regarding physical activity, BMI, and smoking.
Disparities in surgical management of
WEBTimely surgery has been shown to impact outcome in endometrial cancer patients. Social determinants of health (SDH) are associated with adverse cancer outcomes. We sought to evaluate the association of SDH with surgical treatment indicators in endometrial cancer patients in a public healthcare system.
Utilizing the health leads screening toolkit: A quality improvement
WEBObjective: Health care disparities are attributed to the social determinants of health, but screening is often not part of routine outpatient cancer care. Health Leads is a social enterprise that addresses basic resource needs as part of routine health care. We incorporated a resource screening tool and referral mechanism in an ambulatory …
Bone health and osteoporosis screening in gynecologic cancer …
WEBBone health is an important aspect of survivorship care for women. Women with gynecologic cancers are at increased risk for bone loss secondary to the effects of oophorectomy and adjuvant therapies. These survivors may experience bone loss rapidly, as early as the first year following completion of therapy.
How does mobile health engagement technology help …
WEBIn their study entitled “Use of a mobile health patient engagement technology improves perioperative outcomes in gynecologic oncology patients,” authors Boitano, et al, describe their prospective study offering patients enrolled in their enhanced recovery program (ERP) the opportunity to engage with a mobile health patient engagement …
Use of a web-based educational intervention to improve …
WEBWorse cervical cancer outcomes have been reported based on race/ethnicity, insurance status, and educational level. Contributors to disparities include limited education and loss of follow-up after an abnormal Pap smear, resulting in higher mortality. Effective interventions to engage diverse populations are essential to eliminate these disparities. …
Violence, economic hardship, poverty, and cervical cancer: An
WEB13,466 women were screened for cervical cancer. 46% of this cohort was Black/African American, followed by 14.6% White, and 10% Hispanic. 21.2% identified as Other. 0.8% of screened women were diagnosed with cervical cancer at the time of screening (n = 114), 79 of which were eligible for review.The majority of women had squamous cell cancers …
Hysterectomy with a general gynecologist versus gynecologic …
WEBThe standard of care for patients with endometrial complex atypical hyperplasia (CAH) is a total hysterectomy. The underlying risk of finding endometrial cancer at the time of hysterectomy is as high as 43%. Both general gynecologists and gynecologic oncologists perform total hysterectomies. However, some patients with endometrial cancer found at …
Palliative care utilization across health sectors for patients with
WEBThis retrospective cohort study used linked administrative data from the ICES (formerly known as the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences) to identify patients in the province of Ontario, Canada with a cause of death from a gynecologic cancer between January 1, 2006 and December 31, 2018.
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