Risks, Triggers, and Protective Factors Related to the Expression of Ovarian Cancer

Conclusion/Implications for Nursing PracticeOvarian cancer is a multifaceted disease with expression dependent upon accumulated risk factors over a lifetime. Understanding the relationships between genetic, biological, behavioral, developmental, and environmental factors is a first step in earlier detection of pathology. Recommendations for future research, public awareness campaigns, and the health care of women are contingent upon a more comprehensive model for identifying women at risk for developing ovarian cancer.
Source: Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Women's Health Source Type: research