"Gynecologic oncology is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on cancers of the female reproductive system."
Understanding the diagnosis and management of gynecologic cancers is important in providing comprehensive care for women with cancer of the reproductive system.
Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System: Understanding the structure and function of the female reproductive system is the first step in learning gynecologic oncology.
Types of Gynecological Cancers: Knowledge about different types of cancers that affect the female reproductive system, including ovarian, cervical, uterine, etc.
Diagnosis and Staging of Gynecologic Cancers: Identifying symptoms, medical history, and physical examinations required for the diagnosis and staging of gynecologic cancers.
Pathology and Molecular Biology: Detailed understanding of molecular and pathological aspects of cancer helps in the diagnosis, characterizing, grading, and identifying biomarkers of gynecologic cancers.
Treatment of Gynecological Cancers: Treatment of gynecological cancers includes various procedures like surgery, chemotherapy, radiation. Knowledge about the methods, related side effects, and monitoring after care, are vital for effective treatment.
Pre-Cancerous Conditions: Understanding signs and symptoms of pre-cancerous conditions helps to diagnose and treat early, which prevents the progression to cancer.
Genetic Testing and Counseling: Awareness about genetic testing, counseling and options available for people with a family history of gynecologic cancer.
Palliative Care: End of life care for patients with advanced gynecologic tumors.
Immunotherapy: It is a newer treatment approach that uses the body’s own immune system to fight cancer cells. Understanding this procedure helps in identifying eligible patients for this particular treatment.
Clinical Trials and Research: Knowledge about the latest research and clinical trials in the field helps in advancing treatment and management of gynecological cancers.
Ovarian Cancer: Cancer that develops in the ovaries, the reproductive organs that produce eggs and hormones.
Cervical Cancer: Cancer that affects the cervix, the narrow, lower part of the uterus that leads to the vagina.
Uterine Cancer: Cancer that develops in the uterus, the hollow, muscular organ where a fetus grows.
Vulvar Cancer: Cancer that develops on the outer surface of the female genitalia, the vulva.
Vaginal Cancer: Cancer that develops in the vagina, the muscular tube that connects the cervix to the vulva.
"...ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, vaginal cancer, cervical cancer, and vulvar cancer."
"In the United States, 82,000 women are diagnosed with gynecologic cancer annually."
"In 2013, an estimated 91,730 were diagnosed."
"There is low quality evidence which demonstrates women with gynecological cancer receiving treatment from specialized centers benefit from longer survival than those managed in standard care."
"A meta-analysis of three studies combining over 9,000 women suggested that specialist gynaecological cancer treatment centres may prolong the lives of women with ovarian cancer compared with general or community hospitals."
"A meta‐analysis of three other studies which assessed over 50,000 women found that teaching centers or specialized cancer centers may prolong women's lives compared to those treated in community or general hospitals."
"Gynecological cancers comprise 10-15% of women's cancers."
"Gynecological cancers mainly affect women past reproductive age but pose threats to fertility for younger patients."
"The most common route for treatment is combination therapy, consisting of a mix of both surgical and non-surgical interventions (radiotherapy, chemotherapy)."
"Gynecologic oncology focuses on cancers of the female reproductive system, including ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, vaginal cancer, cervical cancer, and vulvar cancer."
"A meta-analysis of three studies combining over 9,000 women suggested that specialist gynecological cancer treatment centres may prolong the lives of women with ovarian cancer compared with general or community hospitals."
"Gynecological cancers comprise 10-15% of women's cancers."
"Gynecological cancers mainly affect women past reproductive age but pose threats to fertility for younger patients."
"The most common route for treatment is combination therapy, consisting of a mix of both surgical and non-surgical interventions (radiotherapy, chemotherapy)."
"A meta-analysis of three other studies which assessed over 50,000 women found that teaching centers or specialized cancer centers may prolong women's lives compared to those treated in community or general hospitals."
"In the United States, 82,000 women are diagnosed with gynecologic cancer annually."
"In 2013, an estimated 91,730 were diagnosed."
"Gynecologic oncology focuses on cancers of the female reproductive system, including ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, vaginal cancer, cervical cancer, and vulvar cancer."
"The most common route for treatment is combination therapy, consisting of a mix of both surgical and non-surgical interventions (radiotherapy, chemotherapy)."