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A New Treatment Option for Advanced or Recurrent Cervical Cancer
Friday, February 8, 2013 - 11:51am
Mark Brady, PhD
Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG) Statistical and Data Center

The Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG) has announced the results of a new study that may change the standard of care for women with advanced or recurrent cervical cancer. The findings of this clinical trial were recently released by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). One of the goals of this GOG study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a new treatment called bevacizumab (brand name AvastinTM). This agent is believed to block the growth of nutrient-supplying blood vessels that form in cancerous tumors.

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Early Vaccination Key to Cervical Cancer Prevention
Friday, January 18, 2013 - 1:32pm
Stacey Akers, MD,
Assistant Professor of Gynecologic Oncology, RPCI

Most cervical cancers are diagnosed around midlife, but preventative measures against this disease can, and should, start much younger. Let me explain why.

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Treating Cancer During Pregnancy
Tuesday, August 14, 2012 - 7:07pm
Peter Frederick, MD
Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Dept. of Gynecologic Oncology, RPCI
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Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting and fulfilling times of a woman’s life. Although receiving a cancer diagnosis during this period of time is rare, it can, unfortunately, still happen. It is important for women to remain educated on cancer and how it relates to pregnancy.

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Understanding the New Recommendations for Cervical Cancer Screening
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 - 4:04pm
Peter Frederick, MD
Director, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Gynecologic Oncology

Just last month, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released updated cervical cancer screening recommendations. Similar guidelines were also published by a collaborative group consisting of The American Cancer Society (ACS), the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP) and the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

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Cervical Cancer and HPV (human papillomavirus)
Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 5:06pm
Peter Frederick, MD
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Dr. Peter Frederick explains the link between cervical cancer and HPV (human papillomavirus) and the use of the HPV vaccine for cervical cancer prevention.

 

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Cervical Cancer: Signs and Symptoms
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 10:35am
Peter Frederick, MD
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We continue with our posts for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month by sharing some information on the signs and symptoms of cervical cancer. As Dr. Frederick explains in this video, early-stage cervical cancer seldom presents with symptoms. For more information, visit the National Cancer Institute's What You Need to Know About Cervical Cancer online resource. 

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Cervical Cancer: What Women Need to Know
Monday, January 23, 2012 - 11:22am
Peter Frederick, MD
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All this week we will be featuring posts from Dr. Peter Frederick in recognition of January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. In this video, Dr. Frederick, Gynecologic Oncologist and Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery in the Department of Gynecologic Oncology, shares an overview of what women should know about this disease. 

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Cancer Can't Win

More patients are being diagnosed with cancer every day.

Here at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, we must continue to do what we do best – to understand, prevent and cure cancer. Because if we don’t, cancer wins. And Cancer Can’t Win.

  • With more than 3,000 scientific, academic and medical minds – Cancer Can’t Win.
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