Birth Control Pills May Cut Women's Odds for Uterine Cancer
Protective effect seems to linger for decades after contraceptive is discontinued, researchers found (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - August 6, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Despite Benefits, Few U.S. States Mandate Cervical Cancer Vaccine
Immunization protects against sexually transmitted disease, certain cancers, health experts say (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - July 15, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

HPV Vaccination Tied to Drop in Precancerous Cervical Lesions in U.S.
But screening rules for women changed recently, so impact of the shots remains unclear, researchers say (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - June 22, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

1 Dose of HPV Vaccine May Offer Protection: Study
Two large international trials suggest single immunization may be as good as two or three (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - June 11, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Mediterranean Diet Tied to Lower Odds of Uterine Cancer
Women who followed it most closely saw significant reduction in risk, study suggests (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - May 28, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Chemo Before Surgery May Boost Outcomes for Advanced Ovarian Cancer
Shrinking the tumor beforehand seems to raise quality of life without shortening survival, study finds (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - May 20, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

HPV Vaccination for Girls May Help Prevent Cancers in Males
But, while they remain at risk of infection, immunizing boys may not be cost-effective, study says (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - May 13, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Study Supports HPV Vaccination Guidelines
Protection may go beyond cervical infection (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - April 21, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Progress Reported in Battling Advanced Ovarian Cancer
Experimental vaccine and cancer drug each slow disease progression, researchers find (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - March 29, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Low Cancer Risk With Device Used to Remove Fibroids, Study Finds
Researchers call the findings 'reassuring,' but FDA warnings remain for older women (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - February 20, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Study Ties Hormone Therapy to Increased Ovarian Cancer Risk
Overall increase is small, though, adding 1 cancer per 1,000 women treated (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - February 14, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Many U.S. Girls Aren't Getting HPV Vaccine, Study Finds
Researchers note that CDC recommends vaccination at age 11 or 12 (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - January 23, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Cluster of Heart Risk Factors Tied to Uterine Cancer Risk
Excess weight likely a big factor, but other conditions also appear to matter (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - January 15, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Advisers Endorse HPV Test for Cervical Cancer Checks
Two groups call it an effective alternative to the Pap test, but another group disagrees (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - January 9, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Study: HPV Vaccine Doesn't Increase Risk for Multiple Sclerosis
Researchers say findings provide more evidence supporting safety of the cervical cancer inoculation (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - January 8, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news