Female Reproductive Cancer: Nutrition and Wellness Perspectives

Dear Colleagues,

Female cancers, including breast and gynaecological malignancies, pose a significant threat to women’s health worldwide.

There is emerging evidence to suggest that diet plays a critical role in modulating cancer risk, progression and survivorship. Nutritional factors can affect key biological processes involved in the development of cancer, such as cell proliferation, apoptosis, inflammation, hormone regulation and immune function.

A healthy, balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and lean proteins may support immune function, improve tolerance to treatments, aid recovery, and potentially reduce the risk of recurrence. For example, higher intake of cruciferous vegetables and dietary fiber has been associated with reduced breast cancer risk in some epidemiological studies, while diets high in saturated fats and processed foods may exacerbate inflammation and tumor progression.

Although dietary supplements can help to address specific nutrient deficiencies, they should be used with caution and on a personalised basis. Incorporating nutrition into wider strategies for reproductive health, cancer prevention and survivorship can improve quality of life and clinical outcomes.

The aim of this Special Issue is to explore the links between diet and female cancers, including their risk, prevention, and progression, from epidemiological, molecular, and clinical perspectives. We will consider both original research and comprehensive meta-analyses or systematic reviews.

Prof. Dr. Fabio Parazzini
Dr. Giovanna Esposito
Guest Editors

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