Gynecologic cancers: Part. I--Risk factors.
Gynecologic cancers will account for approximately 81,000 new cases of cancer this year. Although much is known about the risk factors for cervical, ovarian, and endometrial cancers, less is known about vaginal and vulvar cancer risk factors. Generally, risk factors and associations for gynecologic cancers are behavioral, reproductive, hormonal, and genetic related. Research continues to verify and refute the impact of certain factors. All nurses must be knowledgeable about the risk factors and associations for these cancers.
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