Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths
among women in the United States.
It is estimated that 22,000 new cases of ovarian cancer and
39,000 new cases of uterine cancer are diagnosed in the United
States each year. Approximately 11,000 cases of cervical cancer
are estimated to be diagnosed each year.
Although ovarian cancer is difficult to detect in its early
stages, when diagnosed and treated while the disease is
localized, the five-year survival rate is 90 percent.
In addition, incidence rates of cervical cancer are
decreasing significantly in recent decades, as Pap screenings
are more prevalent.
Treatments Offered
Treatment modalities offered through our program
include:
- Surgery, including radical cancer surgery and minimally
invasive laparoscopic and robotic procedures
- Chemotherapy -- the use of drugs to stop the growth of
cancer cells
- Radiation therapy -- the use of high-energy x-rays or
other types of radiation to kill cancer cells
- Diagnosis of hereditary cancer syndromes and prophylactic
surgery
- Colposcopy (a procedure in which caregivers look inside
the vagina and cervix to check for abnormal areas) and
treatment of dysplasia of the cervix, vagina, and vulva
- Second opinions regarding treatment rendered
elsewhere
As part of a leading academic medical center, the
Gynecologic Oncology program also offers patients access to
clinical trials of new therapies for gynecologic cancers.
Communicating with Your Other Doctors
In addition to providing excellent care at Duke, we
understand the importance of communicating with the other
doctors who care for you.
We routinely provide copies of our dictated notes to them
when you are seen at Duke and are available to talk on the
phone to coordinate your care.
This is a particularly valuable service for patients who do
not live close to Duke University Medical Center.
Physicians
Physicians offering this service include:
Locations
This service is available at:
