Gynecologic Oncology | Specialty

The OncLive Gynecologic Oncology condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on various types of gynecologic cancers, including ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, and uterine cancer, among others. This section features news articles, interviews with gynecologic oncologists in written and video format, and podcasts that focus on unmet needs, treatment advances, and ongoing research in gynecologic cancers.

Dr. Dalton on Novel Approaches in Uterine Cancer

April 19th 2017

Heather Dalton, MD, gynecologic oncologist, Arizona Oncology, discusses novel approaches emerging in the field of uterine cancer.

Dr. Wingo on Surgical Approaches Across Gynecologic Malignancies

April 12th 2017

Shana Wingo, MD, gynecologic oncology, Arizona Oncology, discusses the various surgical approaches being explored and conducted across patients with gynecologic malignancies.

Expert Discusses Challenges in Gynecologic Cancers

April 3rd 2017

Shitanshu Uppal, MD, discusses the critical challenges to research and treatment advances in cervical and endometrial cancer.

Dr. Beddoe on Ongoing Trials for Patients With Cervical Cancer

March 28th 2017

Ann Marie Beddoe, MD, assistant professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Gynecologic Oncology, Mount Sinai Hospital, discusses ongoing clinical trials for patients with cervical cancer.

Disparities in Guideline-Based Cervical Cancer Care Greatest at High-Volume Hospitals

March 27th 2017

Shitanshu Uppal, MD, discusses a study of racial and ethnic disparities in guideline-based care for women with locally advanced cervical cancer and the need for a more comprehensive registry process.

A Call for Molecular Profiling in Uterine Carcinosarcoma

March 22nd 2017

Douglas Levine, MD, discusses a recent study in uterine carcinosarcoma and early steps toward developing therapeutic regimens.

Implementation of Cervical Cancer Screening in Developing Countries

March 21st 2017

Ann Marie Beddoe, MD, discusses a study implementing cervical cancer screening and highlights HPV predictors in developing countries.

Immunotherapy AXAL Tops Survival Mark in Cervical Cancer

March 16th 2017

An immunotherapy targeting HPV-infected cells led to an unprecedented 1-year survival rate in patients with recurrent, metastatic cervical cancer.

Parents Continue to See HPV Vaccine as Unnecessary and Worry Over Its Safety

March 14th 2017

A survey was given to parents of teenage girls in an effort to understand the relatively low uptake of the HPV vaccine in the United States.

Refined Approach Required for Immunotherapy Success in Gynecologic Cancers

March 9th 2017

Dmitriy Zamarin, MD, PhD, discusses the current state of immunotherapy in gynecologic cancers and necessary next steps for advancement in these diseases.

Botswana Clinic Offers Lessons for Cervical Cancer Care With Limited Resources

March 2nd 2017

The University of Pennsylvania took a multidisciplinary team to Botswana to implement an approach to bring treatment to patients with cervical cancer in a more efficient and conducive way.

Expert Discusses Benefit of IMRT in Gynecologic Cancers

February 26th 2017

Ann H. Klopp, MD, PhD, discusses a phase III study highlighting the benefit of using intensity-modulated radiation therapy in gynecologic cancers and remaining challenges with radiation therapy in this setting.

Endometrial Cancer Survivors at High Risk for Cardiotoxicity

February 24th 2017

A new study has provided yet more evidence that survivors of endometrial cancer should be closely monitored for cardiovascular disease.

Intentional Weight Loss Linked to Reduction in Endometrial Cancer Risk

February 10th 2017

Intentional weight loss in postmenopausal women has been found to be associated with a lower endometrial cancer risk, particularly among those with obesity, according to the results of a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Disparities in Cervical Cancer Mortality Rates Highlight Need for Specialized Treatment

February 8th 2017

Anne Rositch, PhD, discusses important takeaways from her study on hysterectomy-corrected mortality rates in cervical cancer and the significance of cervical cancer screening.

Dr. Klopp on Data Comparing Standard Radiation With IMRT in Gynecologic Malignancies

January 31st 2017

Ann H. Klopp, MD, PhD, an associate professor of Radiation Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses data from a trial comparing standard radiation therapy with intensity-modulated radiation therapy in patients with gynecologic malignancies.

Expert Discusses Updated HPV Vaccine Recommendations

January 26th 2017

Lois Ramondetta, MD, discusses the updated recommendations and the importance of advocating for lesser-known HPV-associated cancers.

Researchers Reveal New Subtype of Cervical Cancer

January 24th 2017

Carolyn E. Banister, MD, discusses the results of a study that uncovered a new subtype of cervical cancer, as well as some of the remaining challenges in the overall treatment landscape.

Expert Discusses Role of Vaginal Microbes in Endometrial Cancer Detection

January 19th 2017

A direct assessment of the uterine microbiome in patients with endometrial cancer has revealed a potential predictive role for vaginal microbes.

Early Endometrial Cancer Mutations Detectable in Uterine Lavage Fluid

January 14th 2017

As mortality rates continue to climb in endometrial cancer, there remains a pressing need for effective screening and diagnostics.