Despite significant strides in combating cervical cancer since the mid-1970s, with mortality rates decreasing thanks to enhanced screening and prevention methods, cervical cancer remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It is estimated that there will be 13,820 new cases of invasive cervical cancer in the United States alone in 2024, with 4,360 women expected to die from the disease. These figures underscore the ongoing urgency to address the challenges posed by cervical cancer and to continue advancing in research and innovation to improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies. ...
Gynecologic Oncology
Learn about the newest therapies, interventions, and clinical research in gynecologic oncology (gyn-onc). Cancer Nursing Today has up-to-date perspectives and information on cervical cancer screening, risk factors for ovarian and endometrial cancers, and more. From ovarian cancer detection to the latest clinical trial data, learn how gyn-onc research and treatment are progressing.
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