Dee Sparacio

Thanks Marie Ennis-O'Connor and Linda Caroll for the writing prompt that developed into this blog post.
Why I write...
womenofteal.blogspot.com/2026/03/why-... #gyncsm

Updates to post-treatment surveillance after curative intent treatment for patients with gynecologic cancers: A Society of Gynecologic Oncology clinical practice statement - Gynecologic Oncology www.gynecologiconcology-online.net/article/S009... #gyncsm

I said goodbye to my best friend, Amber, yesterday. She was my best survivorship therapy. #gyncsm womenofteal.blogspot.com/2026/01/beyo...

Research Study for the Genetics of Breast Cancer - Open now led by Dr. Tara Matise ( @facingourrisk.bsky.social
and Rutgers University) Rutgers Genetics Coordinating Center
bcstudy.org/FORCE
Open in the US to 18yrs +, having had cancer or not, with Internet access. #gyncsm #bcsm #lcsm

Finding our WAZE I haven't written a blog post in quite some time. It seems that life got in the way of my writing. Then, once I had time,  I couldn't seem t...

I've been remiss at posting on my blog for the past two months. All is good just busy with normal things in life. Got back to it with this post Finding our Waze - How has your experience with cancer changed through the years? womenofteal.blogspot.com/2025/12/find...

Dynamic Monitoring of Recurrent Ovarian Cancer Using Serial ctDNA: A Real-World Case Series - PubMed Recurrent ovarian cancer (OC) is challenging to detect early using current methods like CA-125 and imaging. Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) may improve disease monitoring. Here, we assess the real-world clinical utility of serial ctDNA analyses in patients with recurrent OC. We analyzed serial plasma …

"Findings demonstrate #ctDNA is a promising biomarker 2 complement existng monitorng approachs 4 recurrent #ovariancancer, in some cases capable of predictng relapse & treatmnt response ahead of currnt clinical indicators. Identified discordances underscore ..." 1/2 #CanSky @womenofteal.bsky.social

Are Cancer Vaccines the Breakthrough We’ve Been Waiting For? YouTube video by Outperform Cancer with Marybeth Gilliam

🎧🧬🎙️ Listen to Dr. Mary (Nora) Disis from @uwcvi.bsky.social where she discusses groundbreaking research on cancer prevention through vaccines & more. Many thanks to Dr. Disis & the UW CVI team for your visionary work!

#CancerResearch #SupportScience #CancerPrevention #WomenInScience #Philanthropy

At the CVI, Adam Prince works with over 30,000 frozen blood samples, some dating to the 1980s. Stored in liquid nitrogen, this living archive reveals how the immune system responds to our cancer vaccines, even decades later.

Meet Adam #OnTheCancerResearchFrontier: www.uwcvi.org/post/on-the-...

🩵 September is #OvarianCancer Awareness Month.
One of the deadliest gynecologic cancers saw its federal research funding slashed from $45M to $15M.
Cancer vaccine breakthroughs are near—but progress may stall.

📢 RT to amplify. #OvarianCancer

🧬 Ovarian cancer is one of the deadliest gynecologic cancers—but breakthroughs are finally within reach.

At the UW CVI, 4 promising vaccines are advancing toward a future of prevention & lasting treatment.
Hope is no longer hypothetical. It’s happening.
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#GCAM Diagnosis and Types and Stages of Ovarian Cancer I spoke about how there are symptoms of ovarian cancer( gloating, freq urination etc) in my previous post. What happens when you go to your ...

Latest blog post for #GCAM Diagnosis, stages and types womenofteal.blogspot.com/2025/09/gcam... #gyncsm

#GCAM Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer I follow the Foundation for Women's Cancer and loved the design of this graphic for #GCAM. I would change the hashtag #ASKHER to #ASKME.    ...

It is #GCAM so I will be sharing info via blog posts.
Here is the latest about Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer. womenofteal.blogspot.com/2025/09/gcam... #gyncsm Thanks @GYNCancer for the graphic. #ASKHER #ASKME

September is OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH I am not sure where the month of August went and here we are starting September. If you have followed me for any period of time you are prob...

It's Sept 1st - Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month/ Gyn Cancer Awareness Month
My latest blog post womenofteal.blogspot.com/2025/09/sept... will start the sharing of info. What will you do this month to raise awareness and funds for research? #gyncsm #OCAM #GCAM

Surgical and Blood-Based Minimal Residual Disease in Patients with Ovarian Cancer after First-line Therapy: Clinical Outcomes and Translational Opportunities url: aacrjournals.org/clincancerre... #gyncsm Half the women in clinical remission showed assessable min residual disease via SLL or ctDNA

New Global Guidelines for Treating Gestational Trophoblastic Diseases Consensus document from four international groups

New Global Guidelines for Treating Gestational Trophoblastic Diseases www.medpagetoday.com/reading-room...

New Global Guidelines for Treating Gestational Trophoblastic Diseases Consensus document from four international groups

New Global Guidelines for Treating Gestational Trophoblastic Diseases www.medpagetoday.com/reading-room... #gyncsm

Grateful to be celebrating 20 years since my diagnosis with stage 3b HGSOC. womenofteal.blogspot.com/2025/07/gratef

More Precise Treatments for Rare Uterine Tumors Advances in biological and molecular understanding of these diseases have made a difference

More Precise Treatments for Rare Uterine Tumors www.medpagetoday.com/reading-room... #gyncsm

Dostarlimab Plus Chemo Prolongs Time to First, Second Subsequent Therapy Regardless of Age in Endometrial Cancer After 3 years of follow-up, dostarlimab plus chemotherapy was effective and tolerable in patients aged 70 years or older with endometrial cancer.

Dostarlimab Plus Chemo Prolongs Time to First, Second Subsequent Therapy Regardless of Age in Endometrial Cancer #oncology #EndometrialCancer

www.onclive.com/view/dostarl...

So happy for you. May you dance with NED for many years.

Empowering Oncologists: Who speaks up for patients far from the center? - OncoDaily Empowering Oncologists: Who speaks up for patients far from the center? / cancer, Dr. Jasmine Kamboj, Dr. Wade Swenson, Empowering Oncologists, OncoDaily,

Empowering Oncologists: Who speaks up for patients far from the center?

oncodaily.com/dialogues/32...

#OncoDaily #Oncology #Cancer #Health #Medicine #MedEd #MedOnc #MedNews #EmpoweringOncologists

Upfront Radical Cytoreductive Surgery Extends Progression-Free Survival in Advanced Ovarian Cancer The TRUST trial is the first phase III randomized study to show improved progression-free survival for primary cytoreductive surgery compared with interval surgery without compromising short-term or l...

Upfront Radical Cytoreductive Surgery Extends Progression-Free Survival in Advanced #OvarianCancer @ascopost.bsky.social

#gyncsm #womenshealth #cancerresearch #medsky

⏰Tune in this Tuesday (15th) for the next #AYACSM ( #AYACancer societal movement) #SkyChat here on @bsky.app

👋 Everyone who works in the #AYACancer field and/or who has lived experience is welcome!

#OncSky #TYACancer @scottcapozza.bsky.social @maryamlustberg.bsky.social @darcyburbage.bsky.social

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NJ Cancer survivors/caregivers:
Members of the NJ Cancer Control Survivorship Workgroup want to understand the everyday needs of cancer survivors in New Jersey. Help us plan future programs by completing this anonymous survey.
healthsurveys.nj.gov/NoviSurvey/n/z

June is Cancer Survivorship Month. In NJ, a variety of organizations are working together to identify and address the needs of cancer survivors. Today we share some quotes/ advice
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June is Cancer Survivorship Month. In NJ, a variety of organizations are working together to identify and address the needs of cancer survivors. Part of our work includes raising awareness around cancer survivorship.
@accorg.bsky.social
@cr4h.bsky.social @elixirfund.bsky.social

Looking Back at #ASCO2025 Research It has been a busy June for me with family and personal commitments. I was able to attend the ASCO annual meeting virtually and have picked ...

Here's a look at some of the interesting research from #ASCO2025 . womenofteal.blogspot.com/2025/06/look... #gyncsm

June is Cancer Survivorship Month. In NJ, a variety of organizations are working together to identify and address the needs of cancer survivors. Part of our work includes raising awareness around cancer survivorship. @accorg.bsky.social
@cr4h.bsky.social
@elixirfund.bsky.social

June is Cancer Survivorship Month. In NJ, a variety of organizations are working together to identify and address the needs of cancer survivors. Part of our work includes raising awareness around cancer survivorship.
@accorg.bsky.social
@cr4h.bsky.social
@elixirfund.bsky.social