Gynecologic Cancer Care

If you or a loved one is facing ovarian cancer, it’s vital to get genetic testing as soon as possible after diagnosis. Recent advances in targeted therapy have drastically improved outcomes for many women.

Treatment usually consists of surgical removal of all tumors in the abdominal cavity and chemotherapy.

To treat cervical cancer, we prefer surgically removing cancerous tumors. For young patients who dream of possibly having future children, we offer fertility-sparing surgical options.

If cervical tumors are too large to be treated surgically, we may recommend using radiation therapy and chemotherapy instead. But rest assured: Even if your tumor is inoperable, early-stage cervical cancers can be curable.

A rare cancer of the female reproductive system, vulvar cancer cells develop directly on vulvar tissues.

Risk factors for developing vulvar cancer include:

• Age, especially if you’re over 50
• Certain Autoimmune Conditions
• Family history of Melanoma
• History of HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
• History of other Genital Cancers
• HIV Infection
• Inflammatory Skin Conditions
• Obesity
• Smoking

Signs of vulvar cancer include pain in the genitalia, severe itching and burning that doesn’t go away on its own. Regular checkups and pelvic exams are vital for ensuring your best health.

Vaginal cancer is rare and develops most often in post-menopausal women. Treatment usually includes surgery, along with evaluation of the groin lymph nodes and postoperative radiation.

Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN) is rare gynecologic cancer that develops during pregnancy in the pregnancy tissue itself, like the placenta.

While GTN is profoundly sensitive to chemotherapy, we have effective alternative options for treatment. Many patients can achieve complete remission.