Shitanshu Uppal

GOG 3007: Megace Tamoxifen vs Letrozole Everolimus

Both treatment arms demonstrated clinically meaningful efficacy in patients with recurrent endometrial carcinoma. The combination of everolimus and letrozole showed a non-significant trend toward improved survival outcomes compared to standard hormonal therapy.

Publications Update # 57

Drug shortages, RUBY/GY018 decision aid, TOTEM trial and cancer statistics

TOTEM Trial: Intensive vs. Minimalist Follow-up in Endometrial Cancer

An intensive follow-up in patients treated for endometrial cancer does not improve overall survival or relapse detection significantly compared to a minimalist approach.

Adjuvant Treatment of Endometrial Cancer - Part 1

GOG 122: Whole-Abdominal Irradiation Versus Doxorubicin and Cisplatin Chemotherapy in Advanced Endometrial Carcinoma

AP chemotherapy significantly improved both progression-free and overall survival compared to WAI in patients with advanced endometrial carcinoma, although it was associated with greater acute toxicity.

PORTEC 1: EBRT vs. Observation in Endometrial Cancer

While postoperative radiotherapy reduces locoregional recurrence, it does not impact overall survival and increases treatment-related morbidity.

GOG 99: Surgery With or Without EBRT in Intermediate Risk Endometrial Adenocarcinoma

Surgical Considerations in Endometrial Cancer: Part 2

Surgical considerations in the management of stage 2 and advanced-stage endometrial cancer .

Publications Update # 56

Financial planning checklist, MITO-23 clinical trial, reducing surgical site infections by using a wound protector and reducing hernia rates using small-bite closure

MITO 23

Trabectedin did not improve median OS and demonstrated a worse safety profile compared to physician’s choice chemotherapy.