In this episode of CancerSpeak, Dr. Linda R. Duska, lead author of the recent article "Top Advances of the Year: Cervical Cancer," joins host Dr. Akinyemi Ojesina and special guest Linda Ryan, a cervical cancer survivor and patient advocate, to discuss the latest breakthroughs in cervical cancer treatment. They explore the uniqueness of the SHAPE surgical de-escalation trial, the importance of increasing racial and geographical diversity in clinical trials, and key takeaways for patients with cervical cancer and their families.

Read the article: https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cncr.35334

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In this episode of CancerSpeak, host Tyler Kratzer MPH is joined by coauthors Jessica Star MA, MPH; Scout MA, PhD; and Monique Gary DO to discuss the groundbreaking findings from the American Cancer Society's latest report, "Cancer in People who Identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, or Gender-nonconforming." This landmark study is the first to provide a comprehensive national analysis of cancer risk factors and screening within LGBTQ+ populations. Listen in as the investigators delve into the unique challenges and disparities faced by LGBTQ+ communities and explore critical steps needed to improve cancer prevention and care.

For the full text of the featured article, visit: https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/cncr.35355

Learn more about Welcoming Spaces: https://cancer-network.org/welcoming-spaces/

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In this CancerSpeak episode, CANCER Editorial Board Member Dr. Linda Duska is joined by Dr. Melissa Lumish and Dr. William Tew to discuss the latest advances in epithelial ovarian cancer research, including results demonstrating improved survival and outcomes of negative trials. Annie Ellis, a 19-year ovarian cancer survivor and research advocate, also joins to provide a patient perspective.

Access the article at https://bit.ly/OvarianCATopAdvances

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