Fertility-Sparing Treatment for Gynecologic Cancer
For those of reproductive age who want to have biological children, fertility is a vital consideration following a diagnosis of gynecologic cancer. While treatment is essential for survival, it can impact reproductive health. Join Dr. Katherine Mager, a gynecologic oncologist at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, for an engaging discussion on fertility-sparing treatment of gynecologic […]
Surgical Approaches to Cervical Cancer: An Overview of Treatment Options
Are you interested in how surgeries for cervical cancer have evolved? In this webinar with Dr. Karen McLean, Gynecologic Oncologist at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, we’ll discuss the different types of surgeries available including efforts to provide less aggressive surgical management when appropriate. You’ll learn about how these advances are changing patient care and […]
In a Nutshell: Biomarkers and Cervical Cancer Treatment
Learn about the latest advancements in cervical cancer biomarkers and their pivotal role in developing personalized therapies. Dr. Ritu Salani, Director of Gynecologic Oncology at UCLA, provides clarity and a deeper understanding of how biomarkers are revolutionizing cervical cancer care. Key Takeaways From Webinar: Participate in clinical trials Talk to your family and friends about […]
HPV and Cervical Cancer Screening in the LGBTQ+ Community: Addressing Unique Challenges and Concerns
Are you interested in HPV and cervical cancer in the LGBTQ+ community and looking for tailored information on screening and prevention? Dr. Gwendolyn P. Quinn, the Livia Wan M.D. Professor of OB/GYN and Professor of Population Health at Perlmutter Cancer Center, addresses the specific challenges and concerns faced by LGBTQ+ individuals regarding HPV and cervical […]
Cervical Cancer Care Reimagined: Is First-Line Treatment on the Verge of Transformation?
Join Dr. Bradley Monk, Medical Director of Late-Phase Clinical Research at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, for an insightful webinar on the evolution of cervical cancer care. In this session, Dr. Monk explores the exciting prospect of reimagining first-line treatment approaches in cervical cancer management. Whether you’re a patient, care partner, patient advocate, healthcare […]
Part III – Cumulative Grief: Learning how to honor the many losses that occur in a brief period of time
Cumulative grief, also known as compounded grief, is grief that occurs more than once in a brief period of time. As a person with cancer, a caregiver or professional in this world, we are often met with confronting grief on a frequent basis. So often, we may be unable to process fully the loss that […]
Part II – Body Grief: Losing parts of ourselves and our identity before, during and after cancer treatment
When cancer is diagnosed, there is a common experience for people to feel under attack or betrayed by their own body. Some even experience distrust and dissociation with their body. The multitude of losses that come along with a cancer diagnosis are sometimes met with well-intended but insensitive feedback from those around you. Grieving for […]
Report Back from SGO: What’s the Latest in Cervical Cancer?
Are you curious about what’s new in cervical cancer research or unsure what the findings mean? Join Dr. Emily Ko, a gynecologic oncologist at Penn Medicine, to learn about the latest updates from the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 2024 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer. Dr. Ko will discuss what the research presented at the […]
Part I – Anticipatory Grief: Experiencing grief before the loss has happened
Anticipatory grief is the emotional experience when there is an impending loss that will occur. Often, people associate loss and grief with death, this is just one area in which grief and loss can occur. Anticipatory grief is often a slower grieving process marked by intermittent, small or large losses. In the world of cancer, […]
