« Usually, you go to a gynecological oncologist If you have been diagnosed with severe precancerous lesions or cancer anywhere in your gynecologyDiseases treated by gynecological oncologists include: Cervical cancer. Ovarian cancer.

Why see a gynecological oncologist?

Women with a previous diagnosis of reproductive cancer (including ovarian, uterine, cervical, vaginal or vulvar cancer, or gestational trophoblastic disease) should see a gynecologic oncologist regularly Monitoring cancer progression and treatmentas well as managing their symptoms.

What happens to your first GYN Oncology appointment?

First appointment with a gynecological oncologist: what to expect

• Medical records, including radiology (X-rays, CT scans, ultrasound, MRI, PET scans) and pathology (biopsy) reports.
• If possible, from a CD-ROM of the imaged pictures.
• blood test results.
• Notes and records from other healthcare providers.

What does gynecological oncology do?

Gynecological oncologists offer an integrated approach Diagnosis and surgical treatment of cancers and noncancerous (benign) diseases of the female reproductive systemThese include cervical cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, ovarian cancer, pelvic masses, uterine cancer, vaginal cancer and vulvar cancer.

Is oncology the same as gynecology?

OB/GYN has a turning point. Gynecological Oncologist is an OB/GYN specializing in the treatment and diagnosis of reproductive cancers. The main cancers they target in women are: Uterus.

Overview of Gynecologic Cancers

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