Territorial features of malignant neoplasms of the female reproductive system in the Primorsky Krai

Abstract

Introduction. The urgency of the problem of breast cancer and malignant neoplasms of the female genital organs (cancers of the cervix, uterus, ovaries, vulva) is determined by a complex of medical, social and clinical factors. Of particular importance is the study of epidemiological indicators in the context of regional characteristics of Primorsky Krai. The purpose of the study. To assess the incidence of breast cancer and malignant neoplasms of the female reproductive organs (uterus and cervix, ovaries, vulva, and vagina) at the municipal level in Primorsky Krai. Materials and methods. The data was received in the cancer registry of the Primorsky Regional Oncological Dispensary at the end of 2025. In total, the study included data from 11,254 registered patients, including 6,701 (59.5%) with a diagnosis of breast cancer and 4,553 (40.5%) with a diagnosis of female genital cancer. The results of the study. The data was obtained from the regional Oncor cancer information system (centralized subsystem "Organization of medical care for cancer patients") as part of the Unified Digital Healthcare System of the Russian Federation at the end of 2025. In total, the study included data from 11,254 registered patients, including 6,701 (59.5%) with a diagnosis of breast cancer and 4,553 (40.5%) with a diagnosis of gynecological cancer. Conclusions. The extremely high incidence rates of breast cancer and female genital diseases in the Primorsky Territory, which are several times higher than the national figures, puts this problem and the fight against cancer in the region's population at the forefront.