Tag: Cancer: Cervical
Cancer Screening Remains Below Healthy People 2020 Targets
From 2000 to 2015, increases in CRC screening use, but not in breast, cervical cancer screening
Coffee Speeds Time to Bowel Movement After Gynecologic Sx
Findings for patients after complete staging surgery
Cervical Cancer Mortality Higher Among Older, Black Women
Rates rose when latest study excluded women who'd already undergone hysterectomy
Poor Sensitivity for HPV 16/18 in Minor Abnormal Cytology
Review: pooled sensitivity of HPV 16/18 genotyping for CIN3+ about 70 percent for ASC-US or LSIL
Standard of Care Underused for Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer
Despite improved overall survival with standard of care, less than half of patients receive SOC treatment
Recommendations for Secondary Prevention of Cervical Cancer
HPV DNA testing recommended in all resource settings; HIV+ should undergo screening more often
Less Frequent Cervical CA Screens May Be OK After HPV Vaccine
Less testing could reduce risk of false-positives and save money, researchers say
Ovarian Preservation Doesn’t Impact Prognosis in Cervical CA
Risk factors for metastases include stage IIB, cervical stromal invasion, lymph node metastasis
Low Incidence of Cervical Cancer, CIN3+ for HPV-Negative Women
Low incidence may support extension of cervical screening interval beyond five years
More Evidence HPV Vaccine Protects Against Cervical Cancer
Protection appears to occur even when only one or two of the recommended doses are given
