Women's comprehensive cancer care
At the Women’s Comprehensive Cancer Center, a collaboration between Ascension Saint Thomas and Tennessee Oncology, our dedicated team of breast and gynecologic cancer specialists provides personalized care from early screenings to survivorship. Our multidisciplinary cancer care team focuses on treating the unique needs of women diagnosed with cancer. We offer advanced treatment options, including surgical, medical, and radiation oncology, as well as cancer support that cares for the whole you. Together, we ensure you receive comprehensive, compassionate care throughout your entire cancer journey.
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Your personalized journey to treatment
Every woman’s cancer journey is different. That’s why your care plan may include a combination of:
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Post-chemo maintenance therapy
- Radiation therapy
- Surgical intervention
- Targeted therapy (such as PARP inhibitors for ovarian cancer)
If surgery is part of your treatment plan, our cancer specialists use advanced minimally invasive techniques whenever possible to support faster recovery and better outcomes.
Expert gynecologic cancer care
Our gynecologic oncology specialists provide advanced care for cancers of the female reproductive system. Gynecologic oncologists offer an integrated approach to the diagnosis and surgical management of cancerous and noncancerous (benign) conditions, including:
- Cervical cancer
- Endometriosis
- Ovarian cancer
- Pelvic masses
- Uterine cancer
- Vaginal cancer
- Vulvar cancer
From prevention and screening to treatment and recovery, we focus on early detection and evidence-based treatment options. Depending on your risk factors, your screening may include:
- Pap smear (cervical and uterine cancer)
- Pelvic exam (cervical and ovarian cancer)
- Endometrial tissue sample (uterine cancer)
Comprehensive breast health and cancer care
Women diagnosed with breast cancer have access to personalized care. Our team treats the full range of breast cancers, including:-
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS): non-invasive cancer in the milk ducts
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Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC): rare, aggressive cancer affecting lymph vessels in the breast skin
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Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): cancer that has spread beyond the milk ducts
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Invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC): cancer starting in the milk glands
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Male breast cancer: breast cancer in men
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Metastatic breast cancer: stage 4 cancer that has spread beyond the breast
Understanding your cancer risk
If you have a family history of breast or ovarian cancer, you may be at high risk for cancer.Genetic testing and counseling may be recommended to help address the underlying cause for your cancer diagnosis, to help target chemotherapy drugs, to extend appropriate screening for other organs that might be at-risk for a second cancer and to help convey information to family members about their own cancer-risks.
Clinical trial excellence
Tennessee Oncology’s Greco Hainseworth Centers for Research is dedicated to improving care through clinical trials that give patients access to promising new therapies, including CAR-T cell therapy.
By offering access to the latest advancements in care, Tennessee Oncology helps patients receive innovative treatment.
Cancer support and wellness
At Ascension Saint Thomas, we care for the whole you. That’s why we offer a comprehensive cancer wellness program designed to support your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being throughout your cancer journey.
Tennessee Oncology offers patients access to integrative oncology services,which focuses on lifestyle, symptom management, and improved quality of life.
Together, these programs offer support through:
- Exercise and yoga
- Lymphedema assessment and therapy
- Mindfulness and meditation
- Nutrition support
- Pelvic floor therapy
- Post-treatment and caregiver support
- Personalized guidance on nutrition, physical activity, and supplement use
- Referrals to trusted community providers for massages, acupuncture, reflexology, and hypnotherapy
- Symptom management for fatigue, menopause, GI issues, and more
- Women’s wellness and support groups
Whether through our on-site Ascension Saint Thomas Cancer Wellness Center or Tennessee Oncology’s Integrative Oncology offerings, you’ll find a support plan personalized for you.
