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Gynecologic oncology for ovarian cancer

Video: What is gynecologic oncology?

What is gynecologic oncology?

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What is gynecologic oncology?


A gynecologic oncologist is a medical doctor who receives an additional four years of training after completing a residency in obstetrics and gynecology. During this training, he or she acquires highly specialized expertise to stage, diagnose and treat all types of gynecologic cancer. In addition to performing specialized surgical procedures, a gynecologic oncologist is trained to provide chemotherapy and comprehensive oncology care to a woman throughout the course of cancer treatment.

Our Gynecologic Oncology team provides innovative treatments to women with cancer of the reproductive organs, including cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal and vulvar cancers. We specialize in advanced surgical techniques to remove cancer, while sparing healthy tissue.

Multiple studies1 have shown that women who have their initial ovarian cancer diagnosis and surgery done by a gynecologic oncologist are likely to experience fewer side effects from the surgery, and have a lower risk of ovarian cancer recurrence.

1. Earle CC, Schrag D, Neville BA, Yabroff KR, Topor M, Fahey A, Trimble EL, Bodurka DC, Bristow RE, Carney M, and Warren JL. Effect of surgeon specialty on processes and outcomes for ovarian cancer. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2006;98(3):172-80.

Gynecologic oncology for ovarian cancer





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Fertility concerns for younger women

For women with early ovarian cancer, fertility-sparing surgery may be a treatment option. We consider fertility issues for younger women, and we provide support for all women who experience sexual side effects as a result of ovarian cancer treatment, through our Survivorship Support program.

If you want to preserve your fertility during ovarian cancer treatment, your gynecological oncologist can discuss with you a variety of fertility-sparing procedures and whether they might be right for you.
