Gynecologic oncology
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Gynecologic oncology · Apr 2019
Implicit bias toward cervical cancer: Provider and training differences.
Implicit prejudice and stereotyping may exist in health care providers automatically without their awareness. These biases can correlate with outcomes that are consequential for the patient. This study examined gynecologic oncology care providers' implicit prejudice and stereotyping toward cervical cancer. ⋯ This study provides the first evidence that gynecologic oncology providers hold implicit biases related to cervical cancer. Interventions may be designed to target specific groups in gynecologic oncology to improve interactions with patients.
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Gynecologic oncology · Apr 2019
Frailty in ovarian cancer identified the need for increased postoperative care requirements following cytoreductive surgery.
We sought to examine the relationship between frailty and complicated postoperative courses, including intensive care unit (ICU) admission and non-home discharge, in patients with advanced ovarian cancer (OC) undergoing primary debulking surgery (PDS) for curative intent. ⋯ Frailty is a measurable, objective clinical syndrome that has impact on postoperative outcomes in advanced OC and should be considered when decision-making about treatments and counseling patients.
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Gynecologic oncology · Apr 2019
Hormone replacement therapy after risk reducing salpingo-oophorectomy in patients with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations; a systematic review of risks and benefits.
Women with germline BRCA1 or BRCA2 (BRCA) mutations, are recommended risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy (RRSO) prior to menopause. Surgical menopause has significant impact on patients' health and well-being. Subsequently, concerns about surgical menopause influence uptake of RRSO in high risk women. ⋯ Though evidence is limited, HRT after RRSO has a number of reported benefits and does not appear to impact breast cancer risk reduction in BRCA mutation carriers. This information is critical when discussing RRSO with patients, as providers should review risks of early menopause and treatment options. This review provides information to assist with counseling this specific population.