Gynecological Cancers

Assist. Prof. Dr. Havva BEYAZ

Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology, Ankara, Türkiye Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Ankara, Türkiye

ABSTRACT

Gynecological cancers are one of the important causes of death in women. In addition to accepted meth- ods for preventing gynecological cancers, a healthy diet is also of great importance. There are many studies showing that micronutrients containing vitamins and minerals can be effective both in preventing cancer and in the prognosis of existing cancer. Micronutrients play a role in maintaining the physiological balance of cells through many different mechanisms. The potential of vitamins and minerals to prevent cancer formation, ex- hibit anticancer properties, and reduce treatment-related toxicities has been extensively researched and has been increasingly emphasized in recent years. In this section, the relationship between micronutrients and gynecological cancers will be examined in the light of available data.

Keywords: Genital Neoplasms; Female; Micronutrients; Vitamins; Minerals

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