Oncohema Key

Key points 1. Germ cell tumors are arise from primordial germ cells of embryonic gonad and sex-stromal derivatives. 2. Most germ cell tumors are found in the second and third…

Key points 1. Cancer is not always inherited, but it is always genetic. 2. The inherited aspect of cancer always needs to be considered and appropriate counseling and testing arranged….

Key points 1. Radiation therapy is used for the treatment of primary and metastatic gynecologic malignancies. 2. Radiation therapy depends on the differential susceptibility of tumors to irradiation compared with…

Key points 1. Data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database indicate that cancers during the reproductive ages, in order of decreasing frequency are breast, melanoma, thyroid, cervix, and…

Key points 1. Adnexal masses are common, and careful evaluation is required before a therapeutic intervention is planned. 2. Masses are classified based on the workup for risk of malignant…

Key points 1. Women with gynecologic cancers can have significant complications from their cancer and/or treatments. 2. Vaginal bleeding is usually controlled with packing although arterial embolization may be needed…

Key points 1. Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is practiced by more than 90% of gynecologic oncologists. 2. Knowledge of anatomy, the disease process, and surgical technique is key during these…

Key points 1. Ovarian cancer is the most lethal of all gynecologic cancers. Elderly women are more likely to develop ovarian cancer than are young women. 2. Oral contraceptives decrease…

Key points 1. Malignant cells develop from molecular abnormalities in growth control. 2. The molecular abnormalities are in one or more of 10 key pathways. 3. These altered pathways provide…

Key points 1. Epidemiology is the study of distribution of disease and factors that determine disease occurrence in populations. 2. As much as possible, medical decisions should be based on…