Who Treats Gynecologic Cancer?
Gynecologic cancers call for treatment by a cancer
specialist. This specialist is also known as
a gynecologic
oncologist.
Although gynecologic cancers are grouped together,
they vary in terms of symptoms, diagnosis and
treatment. A gynecologic oncologist is trained
to care for all of types of gynecologic cancers:
ovarian, cervical, uterine, endometrial, fallopian
tube, vaginal and vulvar cancers.
Penn's Gynecologic Oncology Division offers
innovative treatment for gynecologic cancers
and strives to find new ways to prevent
and treat gynecologic cancers with the latest
diagnostic techniques and innovative treatment
approaches. Our program has a depth of physician
experience, access to the latest technology through
extensive research efforts and focuses on
patient care by offering a variety of services including nutrition
counseling, emotional counseling, rehabilitation,
support groups, and an ovarian cancer risk evaluation
program.
Penn gynecologic
oncologists are
board certified in obstetrics and gynecology,
and have completed the extra three to four
years of training required to be considered a
gynecologic oncologist. This training includes
all currently available forms of treatment, including
surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and
experimental therapies. As a result of their
diverse training, our gynecologic oncologists
can cover all aspects of care. A gynecologic
oncologist for instance, is able to both perform
surgery and prescribe chemotherapy and radiation.
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Another distinguishing factor is our team approach
to patient care. Our gynecologic oncologists
work closely with other Penn specialists and
your personal physician to provide you with comprehensive,
integrated care. U.S. News & World Report consistently
ranks Penn among the top in the nation for cancer
services. Our division takes care of more gynecologic
cancer patients than any other medical center
in the region.
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