RARE CASES OF GYNECOLOGICAL CANCERS IN YOUNG GIRLS AND ITS SOCIAL IMPACT: A CASE SERIES

Dr. Ashwini Patle; Dr. Kriti Sahu; Dr. Anuradha Konda

Volume : IX, Issue : VIII, August - 2020

RARE CASES OF GYNECOLOGICAL CANCERS IN YOUNG GIRLS AND ITS SOCIAL IMPACT: A CASE SERIES

Dr. Ashwini Patle, Dr. Kriti Sahu, Dr. Anuradha Konda

Abstract :

Gynecological cancers occur usually in older age women and occurrence in young girls is rare. These girls undergo various types of treatments and the survivors are prone for adverse impacts on their social well being. The current study aims to understand the disease pattern and treatments of these rare cancers and its social impact. 4 cases of young girls with gynecological cancers attending our hospital were studied and social impact of the disease was noted in terms of educational attainment, employment, financial burden, peer and family relationship, marriage etc.