The Division of Gynecologic Oncology provides comprehensive, multi-disciplinary services for the evaluation and treatment of female cancers including endometrial, ovarian, cervical, vulvar, vaginal and gestational cancers. Our Division is a leader in advanced technologies such as minimally invasive surgery for complex gynecologic conditions including cancer using the da Vinci surgical robot, and intraperitoneal chemotherapy for the best possible long term remission of ovarian cancer.
The Division has affiliates in the east and west valley so that patients requiring ongoing care may opt to have it closer to home, while still remaining under the care of St. Joseph’s physicians.
Our highly trained team also provides access to the latest investigational therapy, and clinical trials from the Gynecological Oncology Group (GOG) and National Cancer Institute.
Gynecologic Oncology Research and Clinical Trials
When it comes to cancer research programs, the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona is the first in the Phoenix area to open Gynecologic Oncology Group clinical trials. Our Arizona oncology research is on the cutting-edge of new methods in diagnostic and chemotherapy protocols. With invasive surgery as a last resort, we focus on both clinical and translational research with the goal of prevention and treatment of gynecology oncology and advancing our patients’ quality of life.
Our physician research interests are focused on the following issues:
- Chemotherapy in ovarian and cervical cancer
- Treatment of invasive cervical cancer
- Quality-of-life (QOL) in cancer care
- Human Papillomavirus
- Biomarkers in gynecologic cancers
Gynecologic Oncology Services Provided
- Comprehensive and extensive consultation and examination
- Diagnosis and treatment of all stages of gynecologic cancers including ovarian, uterine, vaginal, vulvar, fallopian tube, cervical cancer and gestational trophoblastic disease
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da Vinci robotic surgery
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Laser therapy for pre-invasive lesions of the genital tract
- Colposcopy with biopsies, LEEP procedures and cone biopsies
- Complex/radical gynecologic and pelvic surgeries
- Innovative chemotherapy treatment, including IP therapy
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Radiation therapy
- Screening for ovarian cancer, including genetic testing
- Screening for cervical cancer
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) detection and vaccination
- Access to the latest investigational therapy, Gynecologic Oncology Group clinical trials and National Cancer Institute clinical trials
Conditions Treated
- Cervical cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Uterine cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Vulvar cancer
- Vaginal cancer
- Primary peritoneal cancer
- Fallopian tube cancer
- Malignant ovarian germ-cell tumors
- Borderline tumors of the ovary
- Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
- Gestational trophoblastic disease
Meet the Gynecologic Oncologists at St. Joseph's
Latest News
The Gynecologic Oncology team at St. Joseph's has recently had two posters accepted for the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 43rd Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer. The Society of Gynecologic Oncology is a national medical specialty organization of physicians, surgeons and healthcare professionals who are trained in the management of women with malignancies of the reproductive tract.
The team's abstracts were accepted for the scientific merit they hold and for highlighting data of the highest scientific impact that is available. The meeting, which will be held March 24-27, 2012 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas, will focus on offering programming and cutting-edge scientific research that demonstrates the latest data the subspecialty has to offer.
Additional Resources
The following is a list of websites that may be of interest or information for you. These websites are independent of Catholic Healthcare West (CHW) and St. Joseph's. As such, St. Joseph's and CHW do not endorse or sponsor any of these sites, nor do we vouch for the any of the information contained within these sites.
The American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is the largest voluntary health organizations in the United States that is passionately committed to saving lives from cancer. ACS’s mission is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
Foundation for Women's Cancer
The Foundation for Women's Cancer was established by the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO) in 1991. FWC’s mission is to support research, education and public awareness of gynecologic cancer prevention, early detection and optimal treatment.
PDQ® - NCI’s Comprehensive Cancer Database
PDQ (Physician Data Query) is the National Cancer Institutes’ (NCI) comprehensive cancer database. It contains summaries on a wide range of cancer topics; a directory of professionals who provide genetics services, the NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms and the NCI Drug Dictionary.
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) was established in 1995 to raising awareness of ovarian cancer in communities across the country and to providing education, support and hope for women with ovarian cancer and for their families. NOCC’s mission is to educate and raise awareness about ovarian cancer.
Contact the Division of Gynecologic Oncology
St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center
500 W. Thomas Road, Suite 600
Phoenix, AZ 85013
Appointment Phone: 602-406-6000
