In a recent editorial published in Cancer Cytopathology, Vol. 120:2, April 25, 2012, Dr. Michael Henry discusses the potential for overuse of atypical thyroid diagnoses according to The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology (TBSRTC). This journal also includes other articles related to thyroid FNA, interpretation and quality tools (to be discussed in a subsequent [...]
Newspath March, 2012 – Throat Cancer and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection
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Throat Cancer and HPV Infection Malignancies of the pharynx and larynx are collectively termed throat cancer. The majority of malignancies in this region are squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) . Although the incidence of tobacco and alcohol related oropharyngeal SCC are on the decline, the incidence of oropharyngeal SCC, particularly involving the tonsil, related to HPV [...]
Cervical Cancer Screening: Less Is More?
April 1, 2012 By 2 Comments
Cross-Country Study on Cervical Cancer Screening Cervical cancer screening guidelines were recently published by the USPSTF and ACS/ASCCP/ASCP. The guidelines, published after evidence-based review, suggested that less screening was more effective in certain groups of women. The recommendations considered “…both the benefits and harms…, and an assessment of the balance.” In a recent article published in the March issue of [...]
RESEARCH: Screening and cervical cancer cure: population based cohort study
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RESEARCH Screening and cervical cancer cure: population based cohort study BMJ 2012; 344 doi: 10.1136/bmj.e900 (Published 1 March 2012) Cite this as: BMJ 2012;344:e900 Download article here. CYTOPATHNET Articles
November 2011 Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention: The Role of Molecular Testing Symposium
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Upcoming Symposium to Review Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention and the Role of Molecular Testing. CYTOPATHNET Articles
Molecular Biology Board Preparation-MD Anderson Cancer Center
July 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
There is still time to register for the Molecular Biology Board Preparation course to be held at MD Anderson Cancer Center with the conference on Saturday, August 13th and a hands-on workshop on Sunday, August 14th. CMLE credits from the American Society of Cytopathology have been approved for 6.5 credits for the conference portion and [...]
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