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Review
. 2023 Feb 9;40(3):93.
doi: 10.1007/s12032-023-01957-3.

Epidemiological trends and risk factors of gynecological cancers: an update

Vahideh Keyvani  1   2 , Nahid Kheradmand  3 , Zahra Nasrpour Navaei  3 , Samaneh Mollazadeh  4 , Seyed-Alireza Esmaeili  5   6
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Review

Epidemiological trends and risk factors of gynecological cancers: an update

Vahideh Keyvani et al. Med Oncol. .

Abstract

Gynecological cancers, the most common cancer among women worldwide, disrupt the function of women's reproductive system, significantly impacting the quality of life. The epidemiological patterns of gynecological cancers differ in various regions and alter over time. The main challenge to deal with women's cancers is focusing on potential plans to improve patient outcomes. The epidemiology and general risk elements of gynecological cancers are important in the management of these cancers, so all of the reported risk factors in gynecological cancers have been evaluated in the present review. Due to the role of gynecological cancers in women's health, preventive measures and modifiable lifestyles together with early detection in high-risk groups are effective strategies that can reduce mortality rates. This review summarizes the epidemiology and global risk factors of gynecological cancers alongside others to better management of these malignancies and improve the quality of life in the affected patients.

Keywords: Cancer; Epidemiology; Gynecology; Mortality; Risk factor.

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