Sambasivam, Indra and Jennifer, H. Gladius (2025) Mapping the landscape of gynecological cancer – analyzing presenting features by social network analysis. European Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, 23 (1). 21 - 27. ISSN 25442406; 25441361
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Introduction and aim. The term ‘’gynecological cancers’’ refers to a wide range of malignancies that affect the female reproductive system. These types of cancer include ovarian, cervical, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. This study aims to employ SNA techniques to map the landscape of gynecological cancer by systematically analyzing the presenting features associated with different types of gynecological malignancies. Material and methods. In this study, a total of 60 women diagnosed with gynecological cancer were included. An exploratory study design was used. A pre-tested questionnaire was used which includes basic demographic details, type of cancer and symptoms presented at the time of diagnosis. Results. Nearly 44% of the women diagnosed with cancer were between the age of 51 to 60 years. Symptoms such as abdominal pain, lumps, mild and moderate symptoms that appeared to be highly connected and influential among the cancer patients. Abdominal pain, lumps, abdominal distension/bloating, and mild symptoms had a stronger connection with all other symptoms among the cancer patients. Conclusion. Educating patients about the significance of symptoms such as abdominal pain, lumps, and abdominal distension/bloating in the context of ovarian cancer can empower them to seek timely medical attention. Increased awareness of the potential implications of these symptoms may prompt patients to undergo screening and diagnostic tests earlier, leading to improved detection rates and treatment outcomes. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | Cited by: 0; All Open Access; Gold Open Access |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | abdominal distension; abdominal pain; adult; aged; Article; bleeding; bloating; breast cancer; breast discharge; cancer patient; clinical feature; endometrium cancer; exploratory research; female; female genital tract cancer; human; major clinical study; middle aged; ovary cancer; pain; social network analysis; swelling; uterine cervix cancer; uterus cancer; vagina cancer; vagina discharge (disease); vulva cancer |
| Subjects: | Medicine > Oncology |
| Divisions: | Arts and Science > School of Arts and Science, Chennai > Mathematics |
| Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email techsupport@mosys.org |
| Date Deposited: | 25 Nov 2025 11:15 |
| Last Modified: | 25 Nov 2025 11:15 |
| URI: | https://vmuir.mosys.org/id/eprint/563 |
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