Maintenance therapy for cancer patients should improve their quality of life while their cancer is in remission. Read below for details on a new study that shows that Niraparib extends time without symptoms for women with recurrent ovarian cancer. Niraparib maintenance therapy prolonged the time without symptoms or toxicity compared with placebo among women with…
The Colorado Center for Gynecologic Oncology is excited to share our April Newsletter providing patients with new information, upcoming events and inspiring stories.
Annual doctor visits typically include some kind of cancer screening tests. These regularly scheduled screening tests give patients the best chance of finding cancer as early as possible. These tests like scans and mammograms can induce anxiety before the tests itself and until the results come back. When negative, no more tests are recommended until…
At The Colorado Center For Gynecologic Oncology, our team of highly trained physicians and clinicians is committed to providing the most advanced care for gynecological cancers with access to innovative therapy techniques. Read below for information on a new study that suggests that endometriosis may increase the risk for ovarian cancer. Women with endometriosis are…
At The Colorado Center For Gynecologic Oncology, our team of highly trained physicians and clinicians focus on the most advanced stage and difficult vaginal cancer cases. Cervical cancer remains a powerful health threat around the world. Cervical Cancer is the third most common cancer which is more often detected in older patients and younger patients…
The Colorado Center for Gynecologic Oncology is excited to share our March Newsletter providing patients with new information, upcoming events and inspiring stories.
By Meghan Perkins, RD, Project Angel Heart Curious about what you can eat to decrease your risk for cancer or to help you or a loved one through cancer treatment? My recommendations for nutrition and cancer are similar to those I give for general well-being and health. However, there are specific aspects of a healthy…
Inherited cancer syndrome is a disorder where changes in genes passed from a parent to child can cause an increased risk of cancer. Genetic testing is a way to learn if you have mutations associated with risk for cancer. Check out the video below about inherited cancer syndromes, genetic testing and genetic counselors to show…
“One-third of all cancer deaths in the U.S. each year are linked to diet and physical activity. To reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancers, it’s important to maintain a healthy weight, be physically active and eat a healthy diet.” Body Weight Being overweight may create a greater risk of developing breast, uterine/endometrial, cervical…
When we think of chocolate, it is often associated with sugar, or guilty pleasures, or simply guilt! Did you know that chocolate actually offers tremendous to our health and well-being? It can actually change the chemical make up of our brains in a short amount of time to make us happy, lift depression, and improve focus.