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In 2016 a major awareness-raising movie by Shannon Cohn and her team, ENDO WHAT ? was released. Since then another short on this topic called Endo Us was also released and tells the story of…perhaps you! Film Reviews by Dr. Steven Vasilev MD | Endometriosis Excision SurgeonEndo What? is a groundbreaking film that was made […] This post Endo What? Endo Us! Endometriosis Documentary first appeared on Gynecologic Oncology Institute | Robotic Surgery | Integrative Healing and is written by Dr Steve Vasilev MD from Gynecologic Oncology Institute | Robotic Surgery | Integrative Healing https://www.gynecologiconcologyinstitute.org/news/endometriosis/endo-what-endo-us-endometriosis-documentary/ via Gynecologic Oncology Institute

Women do not always have to have surgery for non-cancerous ovarian cysts. Being careful and not over-operating can avoid possible surgical complications. The two-year study tracked 1919 women from 10 different countries including the UK, Belgium, Sweden and Italy who were diagnosed with non-cancerous ovarian cysts. All cysts that were felt to be malignant or […] This post Ovarian cysts removal or observation first appeared on Gynecologic Oncology Institute | Robotic Surgery | Integrative Healing and is written by Dr Steve Vasilev MD from Gynecologic Oncology Institute | Robotic Surgery | Integrative Healing https://www.gynecologiconcologyinstitute.org/news/pelvic-mass/ovarian-cysts/ovarian-cysts-removal-or-observation/ via Gynecologic Oncology Institute

What is endometriosis excision surgery as well as why is it different? Or is it different? Let’s take a step back and check out the history of medical techniques to treat endometriosis, including surgery and its advances over the centuries. Way back in the dark ages before laparoscopy and lasers (although you can get this today in an […] This post Endometriosis excision surgery first appeared on Gynecologic Oncology Institute | Robotic Surgery | Integrative Healing and is written by Dr Steve Vasilev MD from Gynecologic Oncology Institute | Robotic Surgery | Integrative Healing https://www.gynecologiconcologyinstitute.org/news/endometriosis/surgery/endometriosis-excision-surgery/ via Gynecologic Oncology Institute

How rare is endosalpingiosis when endometriosis is already kind of rare?  Well, it may be quite common and is also underdiagnosed and can also cause pain.  Endosalpingiosis is really a syndrome in which Fallopian tube-like tissue is located external to the Fallopian tube. It is a puzzle what actually causes this problem, just like the […] This post How Rare is Endosalpingiosis? first appeared on Gynecologic Oncology Institute | Robotic Surgery | Integrative Healing and is written by Dr Steve Vasilev MD from Gynecologic Oncology Institute | Robotic Surgery | Integrative Healing https://www.gynecologiconcologyinstitute.org/news/endometriosis/surgery/how-rare-is-endosalpingiosis/ via Gynecologic Oncology Institute

The discomfort caused by endometriosis can have a significant result on your quality of life. This can be particularly aggravating if pain meds do not appear to be helping. Also, really? Pain meds are not the way to treat endo. You need the real deal combined surgical and integrative medical approach, which bring together both […] This post Recovery for Endometriosis Surgery first appeared on Gynecologic Oncology Institute | Robotic Surgery | Integrative Healing and is written by Dr Steve Vasilev MD from Gynecologic Oncology Institute | Robotic Surgery | Integrative Healing https://www.gynecologiconcologyinstitute.org/news/endometriosis/surgery/recovery-for-endometriosis-surgery/ via Gynecologic Oncology Institute

After chemo for recurrent ovarian cancer, oral maintenance therapy with an inhibitor of poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) has shown benefits in women with platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer. According to a recent research review publication, the advantage of this special treatment was specifically obvious in patients with the BRCA mutation. BRCA anomalies can be considered either a […] This post Ovarian cancer treatment with PARP inhibitors after recurrence first appeared on Gynecologic Oncology Institute | Robotic Surgery | Integrative Healing and is written by Dr Steve Vasilev MD from Gynecologic Oncology Institute | Robotic Surgery | Integrative Healing https://www.gynecologiconcologyinstitute.org/news/ovarian-cancer/survival/ovarian-cancer-treatment-with-parp-inhibitors-after-recurrence/ via Gynecologic Oncology Institute

The Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) annual meeting, held virtually again this year, had investigators report some very interesting new research developments.  A partial list of pivotal data being presented is included below, but listen in to the highlights from the ASCO Post embedded below.  Another important finding is summarized in the following video: Pivotal […] This post Society of Gynecologic Oncology 2021 Annual Meeting News first appeared on Gynecologic Oncology Institute | Robotic Surgery | Integrative Healing and is written by Dr Steve Vasilev MD from Gynecologic Oncology Institute | Robotic Surgery | Integrative Healing https://www.gynecologiconcologyinstitute.org/news/uncategorized/society-of-gynecologic-oncology-2021-annual-meeting-news/ via Gynecologic Oncology Institute

You may not know that gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, including bloating, are as typical as gynecological symptoms in women with endometriosis.  So, that’s why we’re writing about this for you. To help you find your path to finally knowing what’s causing that abdominal pain.  There are some totally newsworthy tips in here, based on recent research […] This post Endometriosis Bloating – News & Tips first appeared on Gynecologic Oncology Institute | Robotic Surgery | Integrative Healing and is written by Dr Steve Vasilev MD from Gynecologic Oncology Institute | Robotic Surgery | Integrative Healing https://www.gynecologiconcologyinstitute.org/news/endometriosis/endometriosis-news/endometriosis-bloating-news-tips/ via Gynecologic Oncology Institute

Nausea that doesn’t go away or maybe cycling with your period could mean you have endometriosis endo belly. What does this mean? Endometriosis, a condition where cells that are similar to those which line the inner part of your uterus, may cause nausea and even vomiting, severe abdominal pains, gas, rectal pain or bleeding and […] This post Nausea from endometriosis and endo belly: ROSE Study and more first appeared on Gynecologic Oncology Institute | Robotic Surgery | Integrative Healing and is written by Dr Steve Vasilev MD from Gynecologic Oncology Institute | Robotic Surgery | Integrative Healing https://www.gynecologiconcologyinstitute.org/news/endometriosis/endometriosis-news/nausea-endometriosis-endo-belly-rose-study/ via Gynecologic Oncology Institute

A collaborative study performed out of Yale University, the University of Hawaii, and The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) found that endocrine-targeted therapies and an assessment of biomarkers in sex hormone and insulin signaling pathways may be useful in the prevention and treatment of endometrial cancer recurrence. This is hugely important because we […] This post Endometrial cancer recurrence risk: Predicting and preventing first appeared on Gynecologic Oncology Institute | Robotic Surgery | Integrative Healing and is written by Dr Steve Vasilev MD from Gynecologic Oncology Institute | Robotic Surgery | Integrative Healing https://www.gynecologiconcologyinstitute.org/news/uterine-cancer/endometrial-cancer/endometrial-cancer-recurrence-predicting-preventing/ via Gynecologic Oncology Institute

Cancer refers to the uncontrolled development of cells within an organ. Oncology refers to the study of cancer and its treatment. The word oncology has originated from the word ' onkos ' which refers to tumor, bulk or mass. Oncologists are professionals who study or practice in the field of oncology. These medical specialists deal in the management of patients with malignant diseases. Oncologists can be of three types which include surgical (surgeons), clinical experts (related to radiotherapy) and medical (related drug treatments). It is considered as one of the fastest growing medical disciplines with active research going on mostly in United States and in other developed countries. Oncology is also referred as the science of cancer and its treatment or a specialty dealing with malignancy. Oncology includes the study of tumor development, its diagnosis via treatments available. It also deals with the prevention procedure. Oncology is often divided into 3 categories • Therape...