Gynecologic Oncology
Improving the Outlook for Ovarian Cancer Patients from BestHealth, February 2005
Gynecologic Oncologists provide comprehensive treatment for all gynecologic malignancies, advanced pelvic surgery for benign and malignant conditions as well as complete evaluation and treatment of pre-invasive changes of cervix, vagina and vulva. Multidisciplinary management is provided through close cooperation with radiation oncology, surgical oncology, medical oncology and pathology.
Active clinical research protocols are available for the management of cervical, endometrial, ovarian and vulvar malignancies, and include phase I, II and III trials from the Comprehensive Cancer Center, Gynecologic Oncology Group, Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, Department of Defense, and the pharmaceutical industry. Studies focus both on the newest and most aggressive approaches for gynecologic cancers, as well as quality-of-life. Genetic counseling is available for women at risk for familial ovarian cancer syndromes.
The Role of the Generalist Ob-Gyn in the Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer
2003 State of the State of Gynecologic Cancers