Less Common Gynecologic Malignancies: An Integrative Review.

Area of Science:

• Gynecologic Oncology
• Oncology Nursing

Background:

• Vaginal, vulvar, and fallopian tube cancers are rare gynecologic malignancies.
• Current data on these cancers requires synthesis for clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review current data on vaginal, vulvar, and fallopian tube cancers.
• To cover incidence, diagnosis, staging, risk reduction, and management.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of articles from PubMed.
• Data sourced from publications between 2006 and 2018.

Main Results:

• Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for rare gynecologic cancers.
• The fallopian tube's role in ovarian and peritoneal cancers is highlighted.
• Vaccination may prevent vaginal and vulvar cancers.

Conclusions:

• Thorough patient history and examination are key for early diagnosis.
• Nurses need to understand these rare tumors for patient assessment and identification.
• Further research into fallopian tube cancers and preventative strategies is warranted.