Gynecology Newsletter by Xagena
Updates in Gynecology !
Breast cancer vaccine
HER2-positive breast cancer: GP2, a novel immunotherapy vaccine, decreases recurrence in women who received Trastuzumab
A new breast cancer vaccine candidate, ( GP2 ), provides further evidence of the potential of immunotherapy in preventing disease recurrence. This is especially the case for high-risk patients when it …
Oral contraceptives & breast cancer
Breast cancer risk associated with different oral contraceptive types among women 20 to 49 years of age
Previous studies of oral contraceptives and breast cancer have indicated that recent use slightly increases risk, but most studies relied on self-reported use and did not examine contemporary oral con …
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Stroke prevention strategies in women
Women suffer more disabling strokes than men and need to become better aware of their unique risk factors, according to recommendations released by the American Heart Association ( AHA ) and the Ameri …
Breast cancer: pain at 12 months after surgery
Persistent pain following breast cancer treatments remains a significant clinical problem despite improved treatment strategies. Data on factors associated with persistent pain are needed to develop p …