Evidence that informs better care.
Our published work — and the studies underway — focus on closing real-world gaps in survivorship care for women after cancer treatment.
Our Publications
Original peer-reviewed work led by our investigators.
- 2026Our work
Oncology Clinicians' Attitudes on Hormonal Therapy After Chemoradiotherapy for Cervical Cancer
Fabian D, et al. · JAMA Network Open
A national survey of oncology clinicians examining attitudes, comfort, and prescribing patterns around hormone therapy for women treated with chemoradiotherapy for cervical cancer — highlighting where guidance and education are most needed.
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Press & Media Mentions
Coverage of our research in journals, news outlets, podcasts, and professional society features.
- News articleHealio· May 2026
Overwhelming support for hormone therapy in cervical cancer, but barriers limit use
Healio reports on the SMART Oncology Lab's findings that gynecologic and radiation oncologists overwhelmingly support hormone therapy for patients with radiation-induced menopause after cervical cancer treatment, while highlighting the persistent barriers that limit its use in practice.
- News articleUKNow — University of Kentucky· Apr 2026
Markey study finds barriers to hormone therapy for patients with cervical cancer
UKNow covers the SMART Oncology Lab's JAMA Network Open study showing that while nearly all gynecologic and most radiation oncologists would prescribe hormone therapy after radiation-induced menopause, real-world barriers keep many patients from receiving it.
- News articleQuadShot News· Apr 2026
Hormone changes
QuadShot News highlights the SMART Oncology Lab's JAMA Network Open survey of 178 gynecologic and radiation oncologists — finding strong willingness to prescribe hormone replacement therapy after chemoradiation for cervical cancer, but inconsistent patient conversations driven by long-term management capacity and guideline clarity concerns.
Ongoing Studies
Long-term safety of hormone therapy after pelvic radiation
A multi-year cohort study tracking outcomes for women who use hormone therapy after treatment.
Patient-reported survivorship symptom registry
Building a registry of patient experiences to inform future care guidelines and shared decision-making tools.
Bone health intervention pilot
Evaluating a structured surveillance and treatment program to reduce fracture risk after pelvic radiation.