Gynaecological Malignancies from Palliative Care Perspective
2011

Palliative Care for Gynecological Cancers

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Mishra Kamlesh

Primary Institution: Dharamshila Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, New Delhi, India

Conclusion

Palliative care is essential for managing symptoms and improving the quality of life in women with advanced gynecological cancers.

Supporting Evidence

  • About 50-60% of all cancers among women in India are gynecological malignancies.
  • Over 70% of women with gynecological cancers present at an advanced stage, leading to poor survival rates.
  • Ovarian cancer is the deadliest gynecological cancer, often diagnosed at an advanced stage.

Takeaway

This study talks about how women with certain cancers need special care to help them feel better, especially when their illness is very serious.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.4103/0973-1075.76243

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