Article
The molecular genetics of gyn malignancies.
Oncology (Williston Park, N.Y.) - 1 Oct 1994
Taylor R R, Teneriello M G, Nash J D, Park R C, Birrer M J
Abstract excerpt
Gynecologic malignancies, representing 13% of all cancers affecting women, have a major impact on women's health. Cervical, endometrial, and ovarian cancers comprise the majority of these tumors and contribute significant morbidity and mortality to the female population. While cervical and endometrial cancers can be detected early in their development, sadly, many patients present with advanced disease, as do the...
Topics
- Carcinoma
- Endometrial Neoplasms
- Female
- Genes, Tumor Suppressor
- Genital Neoplasms, Female
- Humans
- Molecular Biology
- Mutation
- Oncogenes
- Ovarian Neoplasms
- Uterine Cervical Neoplasms