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January 2020
Health Alert: Cervical Cancer Awareness
For cervical cancer awareness month, Dr. Anna Beavis interviews with Fox 45 News to share what you need to know about cervical cancer and prevention, including debunking misconceptions about the vaccine.
What Causes Cervical Cancer? Plus, 6 Warning Signs Every Woman Should Know
Dr. Amanda Fader interviews with Shape magazine about the link between HPV and cervical cancer – and the importance of vaccination and regular screenings to reduce cancer risk.
Preventing Cervical Cancer One Vaccine at a Time
Dr. Kimberly Levinson explains to Fox 45 News that the relationship between birth control and cervical cancer risk is still unclear. What is clear – HPV causes the vast majority of cervical cancer cases and vaccination and screening is the best way to reduce the risk.
February 2019
A Patient's Guide to Cervical Cancer
Dr. Amanda Fader discusses common cervical cancer symptoms and treatment options with Lisa Esposito of U.S. News & World Report.
What Are Survival Rates for Cervical Cancer?
In an interview with U.S. News & World Report around cervical cancer survival outcomes, Amanda Fader M.D. emphasizes cervical cancer is “very curable in the early stages” and urges the importance of screening.
The expert research teams at Johns Hopkins Medicine and the University of Pennsylvania — joint recipients of this prestigious Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) grant — will work collaboratively to utilize recent laboratory research discoveries to develop new methods for early ovarian cancer detection and treatment.
Learn more about our Ovarian SPORE research and clinical trials.
March 2018
Could a Pap Test Spot More Than Just Cervical Cancer?
Health Day interviews Amanda Fader M.D. about PapSEEK, a pap test developed by Hopkins researchers that can help detect endometrial and ovarian cancer at an earlier stage with the goal to "not only achieve more cures, but [also]..preserve fertility in many women." This new testing regimen involves collecting additional samples during a pelvic exam and testing them for common genetic mutations associated with these cancers.
September 2017
After Public Battle with Cervical Cancer, Nashville Singer Jessi Zazu Dies at 28
NPR’s Andrew Limbong remembers Jessi Zazu, Nashville-based singer who died at 28 from cervical cancer. Kimberly Levinson, M.D., M.P.H., expert in the prevention and treatment of cervical cancer, explains HPV-caused cervical cancer is preventable and stresses the importance of vaccination.
December 2016
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics’ HCAHPS Scores Among the Highest in the Nation
The HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) survey is given each year at hospitals around the country to ensure that patients' needs are being met. We are proud to announce that the Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service and the Johns Hopkins Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics have HCAHPS scores ranking among the highest in the nation.
September 2016
Gynecologic Cancers: Prevention, Detection and Treatment
Learn about the latest advances in prevention, detection and treatment of gynecologic cancers to help protect you and your loved ones.
June 2016
Ovarian Cancer: HMT Extends Survival
At the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting, a study was presented showing that hormonal maintenance therapy in women with certain stages of ovarian or peritoneal cancer saw a significant improvement in survival. MedPage Today spoke with physicians, including Amanda Nickles Fader, M.D., about these results and how there is a need for more customized cancer treatments.
May 2016
Health Watch for Below the Belt Cancers
Rebecca Stone, M.D., discusses risk factors and treatment for "below the belt" cancers that afflict women — ovarian, fallopian tube, uterine, cervical, vaginal and vulvar. She also discusses with Fox's Baltimore affiliate the Stride and Thrive Below the Belt 5K/1K Run/Walk that will be hosted on May 15, 2016 by the Division of Gynecologic Oncology.
April 2016
7 Signs of Ovarian Cancer You Might Be Ignoring
Ovarian cancer is known as a silent disease, but there are often signs leading up to diagnosis. Reader's Digest interviews physicians, including Amanda Nickles Fader, M.D., about these signs and what you should look for.
March 2016
Morcellation, Cancer and Loss of Women's Choice
In this article, Medscape speaks with physicians, including Amanda Nickles Fader, M.D., about evaluating minimally invasive morcellation.
January 2016
Study Finds Minority, Poor Women Not Getting Safer Minimally Invasive Hysterectomies
In a recent Johns Hopkins study led by Amanda Nickles Fader, M.D., it was found that there are large racial and economic disparities present for women undergoing minimally invasive procedures. The Baltimore Sun spoke with Dr. Fader about this issue, as well as patients and other local physicians.
A new study led by Johns Hopkins researchers, including Amanda Nickles Fader, M.D., director of the Johns Hopkins Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, shows wide racial and economic disparities in access to minimally invasive hysterectomies for early uterine cancer in the United States.
September 2015
Johns Hopkins Hospital Hosts Gynecologic Cancer Conference
CBS News interviews Rebecca Stone, M.D., in a piece about the Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service's 2015 Gynecologic Cancer Survivorship Conference.
13 Ovarian Cancer Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore
In this Fox News article, Edward Tanner, M.D., describes the most common signs of ovarian cancer and why it can be a difficult disease to diagnose.
May 2015
New HPV Vaccine Can Prevent 80% of Cervical Cancers
Yahoo Health interviews physicians, including Amanda Nickles Fader, M.D., about the new HPV vaccine that offers additional protection against some forms of cervical cancer.
March 2015
Genetic Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk and Debate over Preventive Surgery
Amanda Nickles Fader, M.D., participated in a panel on The Diane Rehm Show regarding Angelina Jolie Pitt's New York Times opinion piece describing her decision to have her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed. The panel discussed the BRCA gene, the challenges genetic test results present and the efforts to stop breast and ovarian cancers before they start.
Morcellation of Occult Malignancy
At the 43rd AAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology in Vancouver, Amanda Nickles Fader, M.D., delivered a talk on Morcellation of Occult Malignancy during the session entitled Tackling Controversies and Optimizing Tissue Extraction Techniques in Minimally Invasive Gynecology Surgery. This talk was presented at the General Session of this annual event.
Awareness of Genetics, Ovarian Cancer Link Could Be a Lifesaver
In an interview with WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore, Amanda Nickles Fader, M.D., discussed a very important women's health issue – awareness of 'below the belt' cancers such as cervical, uterine and ovarian cancer.
June 2013
More Women Removing Ovaries to Prevent Cancer
The Baltimore Sun discussed early stage ovarian cancer detection and the BRCA gene mutation with Amanda Nickles Fader, M.D.
WORDonCancer.org interviewed Amanda Nickles Fader, M.D., about low grade and cytoreductive surgery and how her study on this topic could affect future treatments for women with low grade serous ovarian carcinoma.
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