Two Types of Hysterectomies Used for Treating Endometrial/Uterine Cancer
Check out this short interview with Dr. Tiffany Lai, Gynecologic Oncologist from UCLA, as she explains and compares two types of surgeries used for endometrial/uterine cancer. Learn about these common procedures that help treat this type of cancer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIWsKEfczpM Read Video Transcript 00:00:00:00 – 00:00:17:23Unknownhello. Welcome to our webinar mini webinar with Dr. Tiffany Lai, […]
In A Nutshell: Endometrial Cancer Molecular Subtypes
In recent years, molecular subtypes have played an increasingly important role in classifying endometrial cancers and driving important clinical decisions. Join us as Dr. Tashanna Myers, Division Chief, Gynecologic Oncology and Vice Chair Academic Affairs for the Department of OB/GYN at Baystate Medical Center, discusses the key molecular subtypes to provide you with a better […]
Uterine Cancer Metastasis in the Lung and Options for Treatment
The lung is a common place for endometrial/uterine cancer to metastasize. There are several options to treat lung metastasis, and Dr. Lee will review these options, as well as discuss their risks and benefits. Dr. Alan Lee is a board-certified radiation oncologist. He completed a fellowship in brachytherapy at UCLA in 2019. Prior to this, […]
Advocating for Better Outcomes: Ovarian Cancer and You
Many parts of your life can affect your health and your cancer risk. Things like your race, ethnicity, where you live, and your finances matter. Even so, how can you get the health care you need and lower your cancer risk? What should you and your family do if you need to speak up? Join […]
MBC Matters Meet Up: Blood Test Results- Understanding Your Laboratory Test Report
Do you ever wish you had a little more time to ask just one more question during an oncology appointment? We know time is limited, so in this MBC Matters pre-recorded video episode, we sit down with a medical oncologist/hematologist to learn about the common blood tests ordered and what they mean. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avLEMDAfCEY Read Video […]
Vaccines: Will they become a form of Secondary and Primary Breast Cancer Prevention?
Our guest speaker Lee Gravatt Wilke, MD, Senior Medical Director at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, explains the current state of vaccine clinical trials in breast cancer followed by a review of the STEMVAC trial, design of the vaccine, and the current state of the accrual and next steps. Key […]
Moving Forward After Uterine Cancer Treatment: Surveillance Strategies, Testing, and Watching for Recurrence
You’ve been treated for uterine cancer. Now what? With surveillance strategies varying from doctor to doctor, it can be hard to know which advice you should follow. Dr. Jennifer Mueller, Head of the Endometrial Cancer Section, Gynecologic Oncology Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, delves into surveillance guidelines, which tests to consider, and how […]
Understanding and Managing Chemo-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)
Certain chemotherapy drugs can cause chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), which is one of the most common side effects of treatment. Chemotherapy treatments cause peripheral neuropathy by damaging the nerves in the fingers, hands, arms, legs, and feet. This can lead to symptoms including pain, numbness, tingling, and difficulty with mobility, which can greatly impact one’s […]
Ask a Doctor Your Questions about Uterine Cancer Radiation Treatments
Dr. Puja Venkat, radiation oncologist and Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology, UCLA Medical Center, joined us for the first hour of our “Newly Diagnosed and In Treatment” Support Group. Watch this webinar as she presents the latest uterine cancer radiation information and answers pressing questions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmsMpbeIK3w Read Video Transcript 00:00:00:00 – 00:00:32:20UnknownCor. Okay. So that […]
