HRT Raises Recurrence Risk Among Breast Cancer Survivors Mar 27, 2008
"For breast cancer survivors, the stakes are higher," said Debbie Saslow, director of breast and gynecologic cancer at the American Cancer Society. "My guess is that women survivors who would even consider HRT would be those with the best prognosis and severe menopausal symptoms. It's not recommended, but for some women that quality of life is important. You need to keep it all in perspective.". (MEDLINEplus)
Clues To Prevent Spread Of Ovarian Cancer Mar 19, 2008
The National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation and the Illinois Department of Health funded the research. Additional authors include Hilary Kenny and Swayamjot Kaur of the University of Chicago and Lisa Coussens of the University of California San Francisco. (Science Daily)
Benefit Of Cancer Prevention Surgery Differs Between Women With BRCA1 And BRCA2 Mutations Feb 15, 2008
The efficacy of this procedure for the prevention of breast and gynecologic cancer had never been evaluated in groups of women stratified according to mutation type, despite 17 percent to 39 percent of all BRCA mutation carriers having a mutation in the BRCA2 gene ... Researchers compared the incidence of breast and gynecologic cancers between a group of 509 women 30 years of age or older who carried a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation and had undergone RRSO, and a group of 283 women with these mutations... (Science Daily)
Ovary Removal Protects Some High-Risk Women Feb 14, 2008
Carriers of BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations also have an increased risk of ovarian cancer, cancer of the fallopian tubes and another gynecologic cancer called primary peritoneal cancer ... "In the women who elected oophorectomy, if we look at the entire group, 1 and 2 together, we saw that women who had their ovaries removed have an 88 percent reduction in the risk of gynecologic cancer and 47 percent [reduction of risk] in breast cancer," Kauff said ... The surgery reduced the risk of gynecologic... (MEDLINEplus)
Yale test detects early stage ovarian cancer with 99 percent accuracy Feb 13, 2008
Epithelial ovarian cancer is the leading cause of gynecologic cancer deaths in the United States and three times more lethal than breast cancer. It is usually not diagnosed until its advanced stages and has come to be known as the silent killer. (EurekAlert!)
Q&A with Rebecca Langford on HPV awareness Jan 28, 2008
The booth will feature a variety of information from the American Cancer Society, the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation and the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, as well as first-hand perspectives from two cervical cancer survivors ... We have contact through our local support group, Grace's, which is a community organization that offers support to women in Central New York who are affected by gynecologic cancers, such as cervical cancer. (Daily Orange, NY)
Efforts grow awareness of 'silent killer,' ovarian cancer Nov 23, 2007
UConn's Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center joined with the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation and others in announcing the first national consensus on ovarian-cancer symptoms. The release states that research now shows certain symptoms are much more likely to occur in women with ovarian cancer than the general population. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Scientists Testing New HPV Vaccine Nov 22, 2007
The vaccine is called nine-valent, and is being tested by researchers based at the Gynecologic Cancer Prevention Center in the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) in Augusta, Georgia, USA.. HPV causes cervical cancer and genital warts. (Medical News Today)
New HPV Vaccine Under Study Nov 21, 2007
We re testing Gardasil against three different doses of the investigational vaccine, says Dr. Daron Ferris, family medicine physician and director of the MCG Gynecologic Cancer Prevention Center. This study will determine the best dose of the new vaccine and whether it is safe, well-tolerated and effective in preventing HPV infection and disease compared with what s already out there. (Science Daily)
Area residents raise awareness about ovarian cancer Nov 16, 2007
UConn's Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center joined with the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation and others in announcing the first national consensus on ovarian cancer symptoms. The release states that research now shows that certain symptoms are much more likely to occur in women with ovarian cancer than the general population. (Rocky Hill Post, CT)
Pill Poses Little Cervical Cancer Risk Nov 10, 2007
D., director, breast and gynecologic cancer, American Cancer Society, Atlanta; Nov. 10, 2007, The Lancet) ... "I don't think women are basing their decision of which form of contraception to use on the risk for cervical cancer," said Debbie Saslow, director of breast and gynecologic cancer at the American Cancer Society. (Health-Finder)
HPV screening may be better than Pap test Nov 1, 2007
In the hands of doctors or nurses who are experienced at collecting cervical specimens, the conventional Pap smear and ThinPrep appear to be comparable, says Debbie Saslow, director of breast and gynecologic cancer at the American Cancer Society. It's probably easier for an inexperienced person to get a good sample of cells for evaluation, though, says Saslow, noting that "sampling errors are a major source of false-negative Paps.". (USA Today)
Precancerous Lesions Raise Cervical Cancer Risk Oct 30, 2007
But, based on this study, these guidelines may need to be changed, said Debbie Saslow, the society's director of breast and gynecologic cancer, who was not involved with the research. Saslow added, however, that even though these women continue to be at risk for developing cervical or vaginal cancer, the risk is low. (MEDLINEplus)
New Guidelines Should Improve Ovarian Cancer Detection Oct 29, 2007
Based on that and similar studies, experts from the American Cancer Society, the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation and the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists have agreed on a set of symptoms that can be signs of early ovarian cancer. "We want people to know it's not the silent killer. There are symptoms women can bring to their doctors that are important to pay attention to," said Dr. Linda Duska, a member of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition's medical advisory board and a gynecologic oncologist... (Health-Finder)
New test for cervical cancer better than Pap smear Oct 19, 2007
Debbie Saslow, director of breast and gynecologic cancer for the American Cancer Society, said evidence from a number of studies supports using the HPV test in place of a Pap. "Overall, I don't think there's any doubt that HPV testing has a lot of advantages over the Pap test," she said. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
New cervical cancer test better, needed less often Oct 19, 2007
Debbie Saslow, director of breast and gynecologic cancer for the American Cancer Society, said evidence from a number of studies supports using the HPV test in place of a Pap. (Agencies). (Xinhuanet, China)
Study: HPV test more accurate than Pap smear Oct 18, 2007
Debbie Saslow, director of breast and gynecologic cancer at the American Cancer Society, says it is "a matter of time" before her organization and other U.S. groups recommend the HPV test as a stand-alone screening tool in women 30 and older and those who have been immunized with an HPV vaccine. Gardasil, the only HPV vaccine on the market, protects against the two types that account for about 70% of cervical cancer cases, which means women still need to be screened for cervical cancer. (USA Today)
TV's 'Frosted Pink' is a call to action on women's cancers Sep 20, 2007
The show will benefit the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation, National Breast Cancer Coalition, National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship and Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. Volunteers can work with the organizations or check out www. (USA Today -- News)
Sex After Cancer Sep 19, 2007
Heiman and Lori Brotto, professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, are co-authors of the study, "A Psychoeducational Intervention for Sexual Dysfunction in Women with Gynecologic Cancer," published online in the Archives of Sexual Behavior ... "A Psychoeducational Intervention for Sexual Dysfunction in Women with Gynecologic Cancer," Archives of Sexual Behavior, 2008. (Science Daily)
Wear teal clothing Friday to support ovarian cancer fight Sep 6, 2007
The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation. Women's Cancer Network. (Indianapolis Star)
Annual Candlelight Celebration Shines Light On Cancer And Survivors Aug 23, 2007
ETERNAL FLAMEIn memory of those who have died from gynecologic cancers, as well as to honor survivors and raise awareness, the 4th Annual Candlelight Celebration will be held on September 14 ... The purpose of the event is to provide a forum for patients and families to honor the women in their lives who have been affected by gynecologic cancers, which include ovarian, uterine, cervical, vaginal and vulvar cancers ... Approximately 78,000 women in the United States are expected to be diagnosed... (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2007 Aug 21, 2007
I signed the "Gynecologic Cancer Education and Awareness Act of 2005," or "Johanna's Law," which supports a national campaign to raise awareness among women and health care providers regarding gynecologic cancers. In FY 2007, the National Institutes of Health will invest an estimated $102 million into ovarian cancer research through the National Cancer Institute and other institutes. (White House News Releases)
MRI scans might prevent breast cancer, study shows Aug 10, 2007
But Debbie Saslow, director of breast and gynecologic cancer at the American Cancer Society, said it is far too soon to use MRI routinely for breast cancer screening. "The American Cancer Society recommends that MRI screening be done annually in addition to mammography starting at age 30 for women at high risk," Saslow said in a telephone interview. (Scientific American)
Womens sex issues often ignored after cancer Aug 9, 2007
The investigators conclude that better communications between patients and doctors may help maximize the experience of very long-term survivorship with gynecologic cancer. . (MSNBC -- Health)
Ladies' Home Journal awards doctors for health breakthroughs Aug 6, 2007
The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation, the American Cancer Society and the Society of Gynecologic Oncologist came to a consensus on guidelines from her work. Last year, Ladies' Home Journal presented a separate award to its own medical adviser, Dr. Marianne J. Legato, for forging a new field of medicine that focuses on the differences between women and men. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
MRIs Spot Breast Cancers in High-Risk Women Aug 1, 2007
Only about 1 percent to 2 percent of all women fall into the high risk category, noted Debbie Saslow, director of breast and gynecologic cancer for the American Cancer Society. The current study included 171 women averaging about 46 years of age. (Forbes)
Ovarian cancer needs earlier diagnosis, survivors say Jul 31, 2007
"Early-stage diagnosis is associated with an improved prognosis," notes the consensus statement from the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation, the Society of Gynecological Oncologists and the American Cancer Society ... Advocates lobbied Congress for five years to win passage of a new gynecologic cancer awareness act named for casualty Johanna Silver Gordon. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Moses Taylor wins baby battle Jul 17, 2007
The hospital will retain its three OB-GYNs and hire more for it s new center, which features high-tech equipment for gynecologic cancer surgery and various services for women ages 45 and older. Yet, Moses Taylor officials see the 2000 opening of their obstetrics department as a way to attract patients and turn around the hospital s finances. (Scranton Times, PA)
AUDIO from Medialink and the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation: Preventing Cervical Cancer Jul 12, 2007
Listen to this report from the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation at: Registered journalists can access video, audio, text, graphics and photos for free and unrestricted use at ... SOURCE Medialink and the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation. (PR Newswire)
Diagnosis or distraction? Jul 4, 2007
The recommendations were issued June 14 by a panel representing the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation, the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists and the American Cancer Society ... The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation, the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists and the American Cancer Society recently issued an advisory stating that. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Experts warn on early signs of ovarian cancer Jun 17, 2007
The Cancer Society put together the consensus statement along with the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation and the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists ... But the guidelines are problematic, said Debbie Saslow, the cancer society's director of breast and gynecologic cancer. (Canada.com)
Women asked to know signs of ovarian cancer Jun 16, 2007
Dr. Kevin Hall, a gynecologic cancer specialist at the University of Texas Health Science Center and state Sen ... The consensus by the American Cancer Society, the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation and other groups states that women who have these symptoms almost daily for more than a few weeks should see a doctor, preferably a gynecologist ... Debbie Saslow, the American Cancer Society's director of breast and gynecologic cancer, noted those symptoms might indicate other problems. (San Antonio Express)
Docs may be able to spot ovarian cancer sooner Jun 15, 2007
An estimated 22,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer this year, and more than 15,000 will die of it, according to the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation, which put together the recommendations. They suggest that women see a gynecologist if they experience bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, trouble eating or feeling full quickly, or an urgent need to urinate or frequent urination for more than two to three weeks. (New York Daily News)
Women Get New Guidance on the Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer Jun 15, 2007
What's more, "there's no evidence yet that links early detection of ovarian cancer with saving lives," says Debbie Saslo, a molecular geneticist and director of breast and gynecologic cancer at the American Cancer Society. It could be, she says, that certain women have slow-growing tumors that cause symptoms for months while contained in the ovary, while others have tumors that grow and spread so quickly that early detection is impossible. (U.S. News & World Report)
First National Consensus On Ovarian Cancer Symptoms Stresses Education For Earlier Diagnosis Jun 15, 2007
The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation (GCF) has announced the first national consensus on ovarian cancer symptoms ... The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation led this effort to form a consensus in response to ovarian cancer survivors who long held the belief that there were common symptoms of ovarian cancer ... The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation (GCF) is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization whose mission is to ensure public awareness of gynecologic cancer prevention, early diagnosis and proper treatment.... (Science Daily)
Experts issue warning signs of ovarian cancer Jun 15, 2007
The guidelines -- developed by the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation, the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists and the American Cancer Society -- urge women who suddenly develop the following symptoms for more than a few weeks to see their doctors: bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, feeling full quickly or difficulty eating, and frequent or urgent urination. Awareness of the symptoms is not altogether new; a similar list has been posted on Ovarian Cancer Canada's website for a while. (Xinhuanet, China)
Ovarian cancer signs detailedfor first time Jun 14, 2007
The cancer society wrote the consensus statement along with the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation and the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists ... But the guidelines are problematic, said Debbie Saslow, the cancer societys director of breast and gynecologic cancer ... Women should initially be evaluated by a gynecologist, but they should go to a specialist in gynecologic cancers if more testing and treatment is contemplated, she added. (MSNBC -- Health)
Experts advise women of ovarian cancer symptoms Jun 14, 2007
The guidelines -- developed by the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation, the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists and the American Cancer Society -- urge women who suddenly develop the following symptoms for more than a few weeks to see their doctors ... However, the American Cancer Society's director of breast and gynecologic cancer says the guidelines are problematic. (CTV.ca)
Common symptoms emerge as warning signs of ovarian cancer Jun 14, 2007
The recommendations, expected to be formally announced on June 25, are being made by the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation, the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists and the American Cancer Society ... "We don't want to scare people, but we also want to arm people with the appropriate information," said Goff, who is also a spokeswoman for the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation ... Although the American Cancer Society agreed to the recommendations, it did so with some reservations, said Debbie Saslow,... (International Herald Tribune)
Read More: Ovarian Cancer Breakthrough Jun 14, 2007
The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation, the Society for Gynecologic Oncologists and the American Cancer Society will urge women to see their doctors if they experience a particular set of symptoms. If the following symptoms are experienced every day for two to three consecutive weeks, women should seek medical attention. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Ovarian cancer has early warning signs Jun 14, 2007
Doctors are concerned, though, that only about 20% of women with ovarian cancer are diagnosed early, when the disease is curable, says Debbie Saslow, director of breast and gynecologic cancer at the American Cancer Society, which authored the paper with the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation and the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists. Seventeen other cancer organizations have endorsed it. (USA Today)
Ovarian cancer symptoms identified Jun 13, 2007
The recommendations, expected to be formally announced June 25, are being made by the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation, the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists and the American Cancer Society. "The majority of the time, this won't be ovarian cancer, but it's just something that should be considered," said Dr. Barbara Goff, director of gynecologic oncology at the University of Washington and author of several studies that helped identify these symptoms. (FOX59, IN)
Signs of ovarian cancer listed; early check urged Jun 13, 2007
The new recommendations are being made by the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation, the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, and the American Cancer Society. More than 12 other groups have endorsed them, including CancerCare; Gilda's Club, a support network for families and friends of cancer patients; and several medical societies. (Boston Globe -- Nation)
PET/CT: The Best Test For Women With Ovarian Cancer Jun 8, 2007
Ovarian cancer--cancer that forms in tissues of the ovary--is the leading cause of death in women with gynecologic cancer, noted Fulham. In the United States, reports indicate that more than 22,000 new cases and more than 15,000 deaths attributed to ovarian cancer are expected this year. (Science Daily)
New Study Shows Doxorubicin Plus Paclitaxel Followed by Weekly Paclitaxel as Adjuvant Therapy for High Risk Breast Cancer Warranted in Place of Doxorubicin Plus Cyclophosphamide Followed by Paclitaxel Jun 5, 2007
-- Daniel Von Hoff, M.D., Chief Scientific Officer: The Complete Phase lb Clinical Trial: A Method to Accelerate New Agent Development -- Michael Teneriello, M.D., Co-Chair, Gynecologic Cancer Research Committee, US Oncology Research: Results of a Phase II evaluation of nanoparticle albumin bound paclitaxel (nab-paclitaxel) in platinum- sensitive patients with recurrent ovarian, peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer -- Patrick Timmins, III, M.D.: Preliminary results of an open-label study to... (PR Newswire)
Cancer Gene Carriers Cut Risk with Ovarian Surgery May 29, 2007
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who carry a gene mutation that increases their risk of breast cancer appear to be able to lower their risk of breast and gynecologic cancers by undergoing the removal of their ovaries, results of a 10-year follow-up study show ... "This study shows that prophylactic salpingo-oophorectomy remains an important option for women at risk of hereditary breast or gynecologic cancer," Laki's group continues. (MEDLINEplus)
Alteration In Gene Associated With Uterine Cancer Identified May 25, 2007
Researchers at the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) today announced the discovery of previously unrecognized alterations in a gene called FGFR2 in a subset of endometrial cancers, the most common gynecologic cancer in the United States. The mutations in FGFR2 result in uncontrolled cell division, a hallmark of cancer. (Science Daily)
Karmanos Physician-Scientists Examine Racial Disparities in Patients with Gynecologic Cancer Apr 16, 2007
DETROIT, April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Karmanos Cancer Institute physician-scientists today reported on two research studies investigating racial disparities in patients with gynecologic cancer at the American Association of Cancer Research annual meeting in Los Angeles, CA. Caucasian patients with endometrial or ovarian cancer, on average, live longer than their African American counterparts. Led by Veronica Schimp, D.O., assistant professor of gynecologic oncology, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne... (PR Newswire)
Cancer center announces successor to Young Mar 23, 2007
Seiden is joining Fox Chase from , where he was chief of the hospital's clinical research unit and the leader of the gynecologic cancer program at the. He also served as an associate professor of medicine at Harvard and physician coordinator of the cancer stem-cell project at the cancer center. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Researcher clarifies vaccine comments Mar 22, 2007
Diane Harper is a scientist, physician, professor and the director of the Gynecologic Cancer Prevention Research Group at the Norris Cotton Cancer Center at Dartmouth Medical School in New Hampshire. She has gone on the record as saying that she believes it is "silly to mandate vaccination of 11- to 12-year-old girls" for HPV.. (KPCnews.com)
Says HPV 'experiment' on girls might even increase cancer rate Mar 15, 2007
Harper is a professor and director at the Gynecologic Cancer Prevention Research Group at Dartmouth, and told the publication that there "is not enough evidence gathered on side effects to know that safety is not an issue.". Harper, who has spent much of the last 20 years studying dozens of strains of HPV, said all of her trials have been with subjects ages 15 to 25, and personally she believes the new vaccine could offer help to women ages 18 and up. (WorldNetDaily)
Feds say 20 million have form of HPV Mar 2, 2007
But that doesn't mean the vaccine should be written off, said Dr. Yvonne Collins, an assistant professor of gynecologic cancer at the University of Illinois at Chicago ... The study underscores the need for young women to get vaccinated, and to get routine Pap tests, said Dr. Howard Jones, a gynecologic cancer specialist at Vanderbilt University. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
Federal Study Says One in Four U.S. Women Ages 14-59 Have Form of HPV Virus Feb 28, 2007
But that doesn't mean the vaccine should be written off, said Dr. Yvonne Collins, an assistant professor of gynecologic cancer at the University of Illinois at Chicago. (Story continues below). (Fox News -- Views)
New Test For Most Virulent HPV Strains Under Study Feb 23, 2007
The molecular assay uses a cervical scraping, like that for a liquid-based Pap smear, to test for HPV types 16 and 18, responsible for 70 percent of cervical cancers, says Dr. Daron G. Ferris, family medicine physician and director of the Gynecologic Cancer Prevention Center at the Medical College of Georgia. Data from a National Cancer Institute trial shows that if you have a genital infection with HPV types 16 or 18, your chance of getting moderate to severe precancerous cervical changes or... (Science Daily)
Gynecologic oncologists strongly endorse NACI statement on HPV vaccination Jan 31, 2007
Its purpose is to improve the care of women with gynecologic cancer, to raise standards of practice and awareness in gynecologic cancer and to encourage ongoing research. GOC also seeks to provide information and disseminate knowledge to practitioners, patients and the general public on gynecologic cancer as well as cooperate with other organizations interested in women's health care, oncology and related fields. (Canada Newswire)
Tufts doctor's specialty is empathy Jan 23, 2007
Then, when she began her medical residency, she met her first gynecologic cancer patients. "These were remarkable women, and they were sick and really needed your help." Her path seemed clear. (Boston Globe)
President Bush Signs H.R. 482, H.R. 1245, H.R. 4709, H.R. 4997, H.R. 5483, H.R. 5948, and H.R. 6338 Jan 13, 2007
H.R. 1245, the "Gynecologic Cancer Education and Awareness Act of 2005 or Johanna's Law," which authorizes appropriations through Fiscal Year 2009 for a national campaign to raise awareness among women and healthcare providers regarding gynecologic cancers. H.R. 4709, the "Telephone Records and Privacy Protection Act of 2006," which establishes criminal penalties for the fraudulent or unauthorized acquisition or disclosure of confidential phone records information. (White House News Releases)
AUDIO From Medialink and the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation: You Can Prevent Cervical Cancer Jan 11, 2007
SOURCE Medialink and the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation. Related links. (PR Newswire)
