Gynecologic oncologists specialize in cancers of the women's reproductive tract, including cancers of the vulva, cervix, endometrium and ovary. Gynecologic oncologists are skilled in pelvic surgery, pre-operative and post-operative care, the use of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. St. Joseph's has board-certified gynecologic oncologists on staff who are considered experts in their field. Additionally, a multispecialty tumor board meets routinely to review gynecologic oncology patients' progress and make recommendations for treatment options.
Read more about gynecologic oncology treatment at St. Joseph's.
Cervical Cancer
Definition of cervical cancer
Cancer that forms in tissues of the cervix (the organ connecting the uterus and vagina). It is usually a slow-growing cancer that may not have symptoms but can be found with regular Pap tests (a procedure in which cells are scraped from the cervix and looked at under a microscope).
Estimated new cases and deaths
Estimated new cases and deaths from cervical (uterine cervix) cancer in the United States in 2009:
- New cases: 11,270
- Deaths: 4,070
Endometrial Cancer
Definition of endometrial cancer
Cancer that forms in the tissue lining the uterus (the small, hollow, pear-shaped organ in a woman's pelvis in which a baby grows). Most endometrial cancers are adenocarcinomas (cancers that begin in cells that make and release mucus and other fluids).
Estimated new cases and deaths
Estimated new cases and deaths from endometrial (uterine corpus) cancer in the United States in 2008:
- New cases: 42,160
- Deaths: 7,780
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