Screening and prevention of gynaecological cancer |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA;2. Department of Symptom Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA;3. Department of Investigational Cancer Therapeutics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA;4. Research Medical Library, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA;1. The Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA;2. Center for Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine at Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA;3. Consultative Genomix, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092, USA;4. Augusta University Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Augusta, GA 30912, USA |
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| Abstract: | Environmental factors have a huge impact on the development of gynaecological cancers. Avoidance of tobacco and of unsafe sex, adherence to a balanced diet rich in fruit and vegetables, moderate exercise and use of the oral contraceptive will all substantially reduce a woman’s risk. Regular Pap smear screening is very protective against the subsequent development of cancer of the cervix but unfortunately, screening tests for endometrial and ovarian cancers are currently not available. |
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