Prevention and Diagnosis of Gynaecological Cancers

Dear Colleagues,

Gynaecologic malignancies continue to be a major cause of cancer-related mortality. While only a fraction of gynaecological cancers is attributable to inherited genetic predisposition, other features have recently attracted the scientific interest as contributing factors toward malignant transformation. Recent advances in the fields of genomics, epigenetics, proteomics, metabolomics and microbiome, among others, have all contributed to the better understanding of carcinogenesis. Innovative approaches that can be used to unravel mechanisms of carcinogenesis, provide a timely and accurate diagnosis or allow the development of screening/prognostic biomarkers are urgently needed.

The aim of this Special Issue is to shed light on novel approaches and techniques that can be used in a series of clinical applications to improve the diagnosis and outcomes of patients affected by female cancers, making a difference with long-lasting impact in women’s health. We are especially interested in studies involving women who have developed or are at risk of developing vulval, vaginal, cervical, endometrial or ovarian cancer.

We welcome the submission of original research articles, short communications, and reviews focusing on current methodologies for the detection and better understanding of female cancers. Translational research with a focus on point-of-care diagnostics is also encouraged. This Special Issue will provide an overview of the current knowledge on this topic and promote innovative techniques for the screening, diagnosis and treatment of gynaecological malignancies.

Dr. Maria Paraskevaidi
Prof. Dr. Evangelos Paraskevaidis
Prof. Dr. Kassio Lima
Dr. Maria Kyrgiou
Dr. Ilkka Kalliala
Guest Editors

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