OB/GYN Oncologist Specializing in Cervical and Uterine Cancers
Gynecologic oncologists at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) are board-certified and have completed advanced fellowship training in gynecologic oncology. They are highly skilled in the treatment and management of female malignancies and have practiced and taught in some of the nation’s most respected institutions, including Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, the Harvard Medical system, Dana Farber Cancer Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Institute in New York.
- How common is gynecologic cancer in women?
- What is a gynecologic oncologist?
- What is gynecologic cancer?
Frequently Asked Questions
How common is gynecologic cancer in women?
According to the American Cancer Society, “82,000 women are diagnosed with gynecologic cancer annually in the United States.”
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What is a gynecologic oncologist?
A gynecologic oncologist is a medical doctor who specializes in treating women with gynecological cancer.
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What is gynecologic cancer?
Cancer that starts in a woman’s reproductive organs is called gynecologic cancer, and includes ovarian, cervical, uterine, vaginal, vulvar and endometrial cancer, among others. They can be treated with a variety of therapies, including chemotherapy, radiation, minimally invasive surgical techniques, advanced laparoscopy and robotic surgery, as well as complex gynecologic surgery and pelvic reconstruction.