Hidden crisis in gynaecological cancers affecting women

Removal of lymph nodes after chemo can increase survival rates in ovarian cancer patients; says AIIMS study

A study conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) found that removing the lymph nodes from the pelvis and rear abdominal walls can significantly improve the survival chances of ovarian cancer patients. The study was published in the Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute.  The study found that the probability of overall survival at five years in 105 patients who were included in the study was found to be 48.9 pe…

Hidden crisis in gynaecological cancers affecting women

As 19 women are diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer every day, advocates are calling for more funding to...

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Ekene Enemchukwu, MD, on underutilization of vaginal estrogen for GSM

“Given the rates in epidemiologic studies and surveys showing that up to 70% of women are symptomatic, we were surprised to find that only 9% [filled] a prescription,” says Ekene Enemchukwu, MD, MPH, FACS, URPS.

Crowdfunding Falls Short for Gynecologic Cancer Patients

Oncology nurses can support patients facing financial toxicity by offering guidance on available resources and providing emotional support.

Kylie Gillies on ovarian cancer and Witchery White Shirt Campaign

Iconic Australian fashion label Witchery has launched its White Shirt Campaign for the 17th year in a row to raise vital funds for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF). Since its inception in 2008, the annual campaign has raised over $17 million for the OCRF – Australia’s leading independent funder of ovarian cancer research. As Australia’s most lethal form of gynecological cancer, these funds contribute to invaluable ovarian cancer res…