At Ascension St. Vincent's, we provide advanced cancer care in a healing environment with support services to help improve your quality of life. We start by listening to you. By knowing you well, your doctor works with you to create a care plan that’s right for you. And, we work with your gynecologist to deliver care that’s connected, from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship.
Gynecological cancer care, close to home
Cancer affects your physical and emotional health. Your care team focuses on all of your needs. When you choose Ascension St. Vincent's for your cancer care, you get a multispecialty team — medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologists, surgeons, oncology nurses, support specialists and more — dedicated to your care.
We diagnose and treat many types of cancer including:
- Cervical cancer
- Fallopian tube cancer
- Gestational trophoblastic tumor
- Ovarian cancer
- Uterine cancer
- Vaginal cancer
- Vulvar cancer
Your care team also includes cancer navigators, oncology-certified nurses, palliative care specialists, genetic counselors, dietitians, pharmacists, rehabilitation therapists and social workers. We’re here to help support you from diagnosis and throughout your treatment and survivorship.
Benefits of our approach to cancer care
When you choose Ascension St. Vincent's for your cancer care, you get doctors who listen to understand you. You’ll also find a supportive, compassionate care team that is here for you and your family. Treatment options include surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, clinical trials, supportive care and more. At regular tumor board meetings, we review your care plan and monitor your progress.
Chemotherapy and other therapies to treat cancer
A medical oncologist works with your doctor to prescribe chemotherapy or other medications. Chemotherapy and other treatments may involve oral, intravenous (IV) or topical medication therapy. These therapies may be given in combination with other types of treatment.
- Adjuvant chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Hormone therapy
- Regional perfusion therapy
- Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, or hot chemotherapy
- Traditional chemotherapy
Your care team helps you manage your side effects. Tell your doctor how you feel—physically and emotionally. We want to help you feel as comfortable as possible while you’re receiving care.
Personalized radiation therapy targets cancer cells
Radiation oncologists and interventional oncologists deliver advanced, targeted radiotherapy and radiosurgery to eliminate cancer cells and tumors. Radiation therapy may be given in combination with other types of treatment.
- Brachytherapy
- CyberKnife® System
- External beam radiation therapy
- Radioembolization, also called Y90
- Stereotactic body radiotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery and stereotactic radiation therapy
- Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE)
Removing tumors with surgery
For tumors and cancerous growths, surgery may be recommended. Whenever possible, surgeons at Ascension St. Vincent's use minimally invasive techniques and robotic surgery to help shorten your recovery from surgery, promote healing and reduce scarring. Our surgeons specialize intumor removal, plastic surgery, urologic surgery and more.
- Robotic-assisted da Vinci® Xi™ system for gynecologic cancer surgery
Supporting you through treatment and beyond
A cancer diagnosis can leave you with a lot of questions. Our nurse navigator is here to help answer your questions and connect you with other services and programs. To talk with a nurse navigator, please call 904-308-6858.
Advanced tests and imaging
Getting a clearer understanding of your health helps your doctor make a diagnosis and create a care plan that’s personalized for you. Our cancer care team does a thorough evaluation and uses a range of diagnostic testing, including Pap smears and ultrasounds. Ascension St. Vincent's provides outpatient lab testing and biopsies.
Cancer support programs and services
You don’t have to cope with cancer alone. We’re here to help, listen and offer services that support your treatment plan and recovery. We provide services that help promote your physical and emotional wellbeing into survivorship, after your primary treatment. Support services include:
- Cancer rehabilitation and lymphedema therapy
- Counselors, therapists and chaplains
- Financial aid counselors
- Healing chapel and garden
- Nurse navigators
- Nutritionists
- Oncology certified social workers
- Oncology pharmacists
- Palliative care specialists
- Support groups for patients, survivors and caregivers
Our oncology care team works together with you to help make your appointments as easy and coordinated as possible. Convenient valet and parking is available. And if you need help getting to your appointment, we can help arrange your transportation.
