Cervical cancer and risk of dementia: real-world insights from a nationwide cohort study in Taiwan.
Siou-Ting LeeYi-Liang LeeChi-Hsiang ChungWu-Chien ChienSung-Tao LiChia-Yi YaoNian-Sheng TzengPublished in: International journal of gynecological cancer : official journal of the International Gynecological Cancer Society (2024)
Cervical cancer (invasive disease) was associated with a significant risk of dementia, unlike carcinoma in situ of the cervix and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (pre-invasive diseases), suggesting HPV infections may play a role in dementia, particularly oncogenic types. This highlights the importance of further investigation into the underlying mechanisms of the association between cervical cancer and dementia.