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86 gap statements mined from Women's cancer prevention and management papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 789 papers on the topic — drawn mostly from each paper's own stated research gap, future-work, challenge and limitation notes, and its abstract. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one.

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  • There is a need for strategies that contemplate not only diagnosis and treatment but also rehabilitation and quality of life for oncological patients. The study highlights the lack of long-term follow-up in existing research.

    Aplicação da realidade virtual na reabilitação oncológica: uma revisão integrativa da literatura · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited access to health services and screening tests. Lack of education and awareness about cervical cancer and its prevention.

    O PAPEL DO ENFERMEIRO NO RASTREAMENTO DAS LESÕES PRECURSORAS DO CÂNCER DO COLO DO ÚTERO: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA · 2026 · DOI

  • The study did not identify any specific limitations. The literature review was limited to articles published between 2022 and 2026.

    O PAPEL DO ENFERMEIRO NO RASTREAMENTO DAS LESÕES PRECURSORAS DO CÂNCER DO COLO DO ÚTERO: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to identify the main challenges related to cervical cancer screening and early diagnosis among older women in Brazil. The current barriers to screening and prevention programs need to be addressed.

    CÂNCER DO COLO DO ÚTERO EM MULHERES IDOSAS: DESAFIOS NO RASTREAMENTO E DIAGNÓSTICO PRECOCE NO BRASIL · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for educational technology on gender and sexuality for primary health care professionals. The current literature highlights the importance of inclusive practices in primary health care, but there is a lack of resources to support this.

    Creation of educational technology on gender and sexuality for primary health care professionals / Criação de tecnologia educacional sobre gênero e sexualidade para profissionais da atenção primária à saúde · 2026 · DOI

  • The study has a small sample size (119 patients). The study is limited to patients in a single high-complexity oncology unit.

    ANÁLISE DO RISCO DE FRAGILIZAÇÃO EM IDOSOS ONCOLÓGICOS POR AVALIAÇÃO GERIÁTRICA COMPACTA DE 10 MINUTOS (AGC-10) · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited access to healthcare services. Lack of education and awareness about cervical cancer. Cultural and socioeconomic barriers to healthcare access.

    Cervical cancer: Riverside women’s knowledge in the Brazilian Amazon about preventive measures · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of knowledge about cervical cancer among riverside women in the Brazilian Amazon. Prior studies have highlighted the importance of addressing this knowledge gap.

    Cervical cancer: Riverside women’s knowledge in the Brazilian Amazon about preventive measures · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for research on menopause symptoms and sexual quality of life in vulnerable women. The study aims to address this gap by evaluating the relationship between menopause symptoms and sexual quality of life.

    Avaliação da qualidade de vida sexual e sintomas da menopausa na população vulnerabilizada · 2026 · DOI

  • The study is limited to a narrative literature review, without a systematic review or meta-analysis. The study focuses on women aged 50-69 years, and the findings may not be generalizable to other age groups.

    ACESSO À MAMOGRAFIA NO RASTREAMENTO DO CÂNCER DE MAMA NO BRASIL: UMA REVISÃO NARRATIVA DAS BARREIRAS E DESIGUALDADES REGIONAIS · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should focus on the development of targeted interventions to improve mammography screening rates in underserved regions. Future research should investigate the impact of organized screening on breast cancer outcomes in Brazil. Future research should explore the relationship between socio-economic factors and access to mammography in Brazil.

    ACESSO À MAMOGRAFIA NO RASTREAMENTO DO CÂNCER DE MAMA NO BRASIL: UMA REVISÃO NARRATIVA DAS BARREIRAS E DESIGUALDADES REGIONAIS · 2026 · DOI

  • Further clinical studies are needed to establish safe and effective dosages and strategies to improve the bioavailability of bioactive compounds. Research should focus on addressing the limitations of current studies, such as the heterogeneity of the evidence and the limited bioavailability of bioactive compounds.

    Compuestos bioactivos: evidencia científica sobre su impacto en la prevención y tratamiento del cáncer · 2026 · DOI

  • The coexistence of situs inversus totalis and lung cancer is exceedingly rare. There is a lack of reported cases of surgical management of middle lobe tumors in patients with situs inversus totalis.

    Situs İnversus Totalisli Hastada Sol Orta Lob Tümörünün Cerrahi Yönetimi · 2026 · DOI

  • The study's sample size is limited (n=35). The study only considered children with cancer and their families.

    NECESIDADES PSICOPEDAGÓGICAS Y SOCIOEMOCIONALES DEL ALUMNADO CON CÁNCER INFANTIL · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should explore the development of interventions to support children with cancer. Future research should consider the long-term effects of cancer on children's psychopedagogical and socioemotional development.

    NECESIDADES PSICOPEDAGÓGICAS Y SOCIOEMOCIONALES DEL ALUMNADO CON CÁNCER INFANTIL · 2026 · DOI

  • The study faced challenges in terms of the limited sample size and the non-experimental research design. The research highlights the importance of considering the social context in which educational experiences take place.

    Un proyecto social desde dos institutos de Secundaria de Santa Coloma de Gramenet (2022-2025). Una lucha contra el cáncer infantil. · 2026 · DOI

  • The research highlights the need for further studies on the effectiveness of service-learning in fostering a sense of solidarity and social commitment among students.

    Un proyecto social desde dos institutos de Secundaria de Santa Coloma de Gramenet (2022-2025). Una lucha contra el cáncer infantil. · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should focus on understanding the social determinants of cervical cancer and the impact of COVID-19 on screening and diagnosis. Studies should investigate the effectiveness of interventions aimed at improving screening and diagnosis in underserved areas.

    AS DESIGUALDADES NO RASTREAMENTO DO CÂNCER DE COLO DO ÚTERO: ANÁLISE EPIDEMIOLÓGICA COMPARATIVA ENTRE MACRORREGIÕES DO PARANÁ E REGIÕES NORTE E NORDESTE DO BRASIL (2016–2025) · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of awareness and understanding of PCL among healthcare professionals may lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment.

    Leucemia de células plasmáticas: una serie de casos · 2026 · DOI

  • A necessidade de avaliar a efetividade das cirurgias minimamente invasivas no tratamento do câncer de mama. A falta de estudos que compararam as abordagens minimamente invasivas com as técnicas convencionais.

    CIRURGIAS MINIMAMENTE INVASIVAS NO CÂNCER DE MAMA: REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA · 2026 · DOI

  • The development of educational technology on gender and sexuality for primary health care professionals is a complex task. It requires a deep understanding of the needs of health care professionals and the LGBTQIAPN+ community. The technology must be accessible and easy to use.

    Creation of educational technology on gender and sexuality for primary health care professionals / Criação de tecnologia educacional sobre gênero e sexualidade para profissionais da atenção primária à saúde · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the importance of addressing the complex needs of elderly patients with cancer.

    ANÁLISE DO RISCO DE FRAGILIZAÇÃO EM IDOSOS ONCOLÓGICOS POR AVALIAÇÃO GERIÁTRICA COMPACTA DE 10 MINUTOS (AGC-10) · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited access to screening and diagnosis in rural and poor areas. Impact of COVID-19 on screening and diagnosis.

    AS DESIGUALDADES NO RASTREAMENTO DO CÂNCER DE COLO DO ÚTERO: ANÁLISE EPIDEMIOLÓGICA COMPARATIVA ENTRE MACRORREGIÕES DO PARANÁ E REGIÕES NORTE E NORDESTE DO BRASIL (2016–2025) · 2026 · DOI

  • A distribuição dos óbitos por derrame pleural no Brasil não é bem compreendida. A região Sudeste apresenta uma concentração significativa de óbitos por derrame pleural.

    ÓBITOS POR DERRAME PLEURAL NO BRASIL DE 2013 A 2022 · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the literature on the impact of breast cancer on women's self-esteem and quality of life. The study also identifies a gap in the use of mobile apps in healthcare.

    Câncer de mama e autoestima: do processo de enfermagem ao uso de aplicativos móveis · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) There is a need for strategies that contemplate not only diagnosis and treatment but also rehabilitation and quality of life for oncological patients (“Aplicação da realidade virtual na reabilitação oncológica: uma revisão…”, 2026); (2) Lack of education and awareness about cervical cancer and its prevention (“O PAPEL DO ENFERMEIRO NO RASTREAMENTO DAS LESÕES PRECURSORAS DO CÂNCER DO COLO…”, 2026); (3) There is a need to identify the main challenges related to cervical cancer screening and early diagnosis among older women in Brazil (“CÂNCER DO COLO DO ÚTERO EM MULHERES IDOSAS: DESAFIOS NO RASTREAMENTO E…”, 2026); (4) There is a need for educational technology on gender and sexuality for primary health care professionals (“Creation of educational technology on gender and sexuality for primary health…”, 2026); (5) There is a lack of knowledge about cervical cancer among riverside women in the Brazilian Amazon (“Cervical cancer: Riverside women’s knowledge in the Brazilian Amazon about…”, 2026). 86 gap statements have been mined from Women's cancer prevention and management papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 789 papers on the topic; the gaps come from whichever of those papers state one. They are mostly the research gaps the authors state and the papers' abstracts, plus future-work, limitations and challenges passages. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one, so you can read the original claim in context.

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