title: Early detection of gynecologic malignancies.
abstract: Gynecological malignancies constitute 14% of cancers in women. Failure to control disease is most frequently related to delays in diagnosis, which may be corrected through renewed efforts at patient and physician education as well as the use of diagnostic techniques currently available.
authors.affiliation: Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Kansas University Gynecological and Obstetrical Foundation, Kansas City 66103.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Weed
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Marine
mesh_terms: D015295:Antigens, Tumor-Associated, Carbohydrate / Q000032:analysis; D005260:Female; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D014626:Vaginal Smears
chemical_list: D015295:Antigens, Tumor-Associated, Carbohydrate