Gynecologic Oncology
Cancer Care works with UAB Medicine to provide access to gynecologic oncology services in Tupelo.
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Expert Care for Gynecologic Cancers Close to Home at Cancer Care
Specialists from the UAB Medicine O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center offer clinical and surgical care for gynecologic cancers at Cancer Care in Tupelo.
UAB gynecologic oncologists coordinate with the multidisciplinary team at Cancer Care. The specialists see patients at Hematology Oncology in Tupelo and perform surgery at NMMC Women’s Hospital. Patients may receive chemotherapy and radiation treatment at Cancer Care in Tupelo and Starkville.
Gynecologic cancer consultations
Gynecologic cancer risk assessment
Minimally invasive surgical procedures
Access to clinical trials
Gynecologic oncology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of cancers of the female reproductive organs. Medical doctors specializing in gynecologic complete an additional three to four years of training after completing a residency in obstetrics and gynecology. The types of cancer that benefit from care by gynecologic oncologists include:
Cervical cancer
Endometrial cancer
Fallopian tube cancer
Ovarian cancer
Peritoneal cancer
Vaginal cancer
Vulvar cancer