FDA Adds 'Boxed Warning' to Devices Used to Remove Uterine Fibroids
Risk of spreading unsuspected cancers prompted new warnings, agency says (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - November 24, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Experimental Cervical Cancer Vaccine Looks Promising in Trial
Research suggests the HPV shot could prevent 90 percent of malignancies (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - October 1, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Urine Test for HPV Works Well, Analysis Finds
It's a less invasive way to spot virus linked to cervical cancer; may increase screening rates, researchers say (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - September 18, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

HPV Vaccine Protects Against Infection 8 Years Out: Study
Doctors continue to urge parents to get the recommended three doses for their preteens (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - August 18, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Avastin Approved for Late-Stage Cervical Cancer
More than 4,000 women projected to die this year from the disease (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - August 15, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

J&J Pulls Hysterectomy Tool Tied to Cancer Risk From Market
Controversial device had been used for minimally invasive hysterectomies, uterine fibroid removal (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - July 31, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Anal, Throat Cancers on the Rise Among Young Adults, Study Finds
HPV is the main culprit, but vaccination can reduce the risk, experts say (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - July 26, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Technique Used in Some Hysterectomies May Help Spread Cancer: Study
Cutting uterus into smaller fragments for minimally invasive removal can disperse undetected malignancy (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - July 22, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

FDA Advisers Weigh Risks of Procedure for Removal of Uterine Fibroids
No guarantee that devices won't increase chances of spreading cancer to other parts of a woman's body, experts say (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - July 12, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Cervical Cancer Vaccine Doesn't Boost Clot Risk: Study
Analysis included more than 500,000 women from Denmark (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - July 8, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Immune-Based Treatment May Fight Advanced Cervical Cancer
Therapy shows promise in small trial, but side effects were often severe (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - June 2, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Pair of Pills Shows Promise for Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
Preliminary findings suggest this experimental treatment might slow disease (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - May 31, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

U.S. Cervical Cancer Rates Higher Than Thought
Rates highest in women 65 to 69, and black women, say researchers using revised data (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - May 12, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Cervical Cancer Vaccine Program in England a Success, Researchers Report
Infections with strains of HPV believed to cause disease dropped after immunization effort (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - April 14, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Irregular Periods May Be Risk Factor for Ovarian Cancer, Study Suggests
Preliminary finding might eventually offer clue to which women would benefit from early screening (Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer)
Source: Cancercompass News: Gynecological Cancer - April 10, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news