Today in celebration of its 25th anniversary, the Foundation for Women’s Cancer with the Society of Gynecologic Oncology released a comprehensive report on the most recent advances in the detection and treatment of gynecologic cancers.
The 2016 State of the State of Gynecologic Cancers: Report to the Women of America details the progress in the field of gynecologic oncology, but it also calls for the need for more research funding.
“While much has been accomplished in the last 25 years, much more research is required to lessen the burden of these cancers unique to women,” wrote Anil Sood, MD, chair of the Research and Awards Committee of the Foundation for Women’s Cancer.
It is estimated in 2016 more than 105,890 new cases of gynecologic cancers occurred with 38,890 estimated deaths compared to 2015, which estimated 98,280 new cases and 30,440 deaths, according to the American Cancer Society.
The report also highlights the symptoms, risk factors, screening/prevention methods of gynecologic cancers such as: cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, vaginal cancer and vulvar cancer. The report which is available online, was composed by practicing gynecologist oncologists from leading academic institutions.