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Rudrika Chandra¹, Sarita Kumari²

¹Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Command Hospital, Panchkula, Haryana, India.

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Environmental factors significantly contribute to cancers like lung and breast cancer. This review examines their established and potential roles in gynecologic cancers, highlighting areas needing further research.

Keywords:

carcinogenesis environment gynaecologic cancer infections microbiota

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Oncology
Environmental Health

Background:

Environmental factors are recognized as significant contributors to cancer development.
Their role in lung and breast cancer is well-documented.
The impact of environmental factors on gynecologic cancers requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To review existing literature on environmental factors and gynecologic cancers.
To identify established links and areas for future research.

Main Methods:

Literature search of scientific databases.
Synthesis of findings on environmental exposures and gynecologic malignancies.

Main Results:

Some environmental factors are confirmed as risks for gynecologic cancers.
Evidence for other factors is inconclusive, necessitating more research.

Conclusions:

Environmental exposures play a role in gynecologic cancer etiology.
Further research is crucial to elucidate these relationships and inform prevention strategies.