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.

Bariatric Surgery Associated With Reduced Risk for Female-specific Cancers

May 4th 2017

Women who underwent bariatric surgery to combat obesity were less likely to develop any cancer and female-specific cancers, as demonstrated in results published in Gynecologic Oncology.

Dr. Klopp on IMRT for Gynecologic Cancers

May 3rd 2017

Ann H. Klopp, MD, PhD, an associate professor of Radiation Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center discusses intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) for patients with gynecologic cancers.

Expert Addresses Issues in Advanced Gynecologic Cancers

April 26th 2017

Dana Chase, MD, discusses obstacles to progress and her hope for the future in advanced gynecologic cancers.

Minimally Invasive Surgery Increasingly Used in Gynecologic Malignancies

April 24th 2017

Shana Wingo, MD, discusses the advancements being made in the field of surgery for patients with gynecologic cancers.

Dr. Chase on Challenges Facing Gynecologic Cancers

April 19th 2017

Dana M. Chase, MD, FACOG, an associate professor at Creighton University, University of Arizona College of Medicine, and gynecologic oncologist with Arizona Oncology, discusses challenges facing gynecologic cancers.

Dr. Monk on Immunotherapy for Gynecologic Cancer

April 19th 2017

Bradley J. Monk, MD, FACOG, FACS, professor, director of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona, discusses immunotherapy for patients with gynecologic cancer.

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.