Gynecologic oncology
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Gynecologic oncology · Nov 2016
Working together to shape the endometrial cancer research agenda: The top ten unanswered research questions.
Endometrial cancer (EC) is the most common gynaecological cancer in developed nations and its incidence is rising. As a direct consequence, more women are dying from EC despite advances in care and improved survivorship. There is a lack of research activity and funding, as well as public awareness about EC. We sought to engage patients, carers and healthcare professionals to identify the most important unanswered research questions in EC. ⋯ Having established the top ten unanswered research questions in EC, we hope this galvanises researchers, healthcare professionals and the public to collaborate, coordinate and invest in research to improve the lives of women affected by EC.
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Gynecologic oncology · Nov 2016
Trends in hospice discharge, documented inpatient palliative care services and inpatient mortality in ovarian carcinoma.
To investigate the trends in discharge to hospice, documented inpatient palliative care services, and inpatient mortality in metastatic ovarian cancer (mOvCa) patients. ⋯ The use of hospice as a discharge destination and documented palliative care services is relatively low but appears to be increasing over time for mOvCa patients. Monitoring this data is vital to plan educational programs regarding palliative care approaches in this at-risk population.