Gynecologic cancer care

 Ascension St. Vincent’s Cancer Care takes a compassionate, personalized approach to women’s health and gynecologic cancer care.

Personalized care for gynecologic cancers

Ascension St. Vincent’s Cancer Care takes a compassionate, personalized approach to women’s health and gynecologic cancer care.

About gynecologic cancer care at Ascension St. Vincent’s

When you choose Ascension St. Vincent’s for cancer care, you get a multidisciplinary team of doctors that prioritizes early, customized treatment, including board-certified, fellowship-trained gynecologic oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, a care navigator and a dedicated team of oncology nurses, dietitians and cancer specialists. Our team provides comprehensive pelvic exams and advanced diagnostic tests and treatments for all types of gynecologic cancers, including: 

  • Cervical cancer
  • Endometrial (uterine) cancer
  • Fallopian tube cancer
  • Ovarian cancer
  • Vaginal cancer
  • Vulvar cancer
  • Precancerous human papillomavirus infection (HPV) in the cervix and vulva
  • Rare gynecologic sarcomas, also called rhabdomyosarcoma

At Ascension St. Vincent’s Cancer Care in Jacksonville, Florida, our experienced gynecologic oncologists (GYN ONC) are part of a national team of doctors, sharing best practices and advanced treatment options for gynecologic cancer care — bringing the best of oncology to you, close to home.

Our gynecologic oncology team specializes in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgeries. By using smaller incisions if your condition requires surgery, you may experience a shorter recovery time.

When you’re going through gynecologic cancer, we’re by your side

Cancer is personal, and so is the way we care for you. When you choose Ascension St. Vincent’s, you’re never alone. You’ll have face-to-face visits with your doctor, and you’ll have an entire care team, dedicated to your care — connecting the dots for you. We’ll take the time to answer all your questions — big and small.  By getting to know you and working together, you get a care plan that’s customized to your needs. And with a plan, comes hope. Our goal is to help you recover faster so you can get back to home, family and daily life.

A team approach that helps navigate tests and support services

Along the way, your care may require imaging, lab tests, pharmacy support, physical therapy or other specialists. Upon your cancer diagnosis or when you come to us during your cancer care, you’ll be paired with a cancer care navigator. Your navigator will help you schedule appointments and connect with other services you may need. When you have a concern or feel unsure, don’t hesitate to talk with your care team.

How we diagnose gynecologic cancer

Our gynecologic cancer specialists work together to create  an overall care plan that supports your physical well-being and mental and emotional health. Ascension St. Vincent’s offers comprehensive gynecologic oncology cancer care, including:

If you want to learn more about other possible cancer care options, talk to your doctor to learn whether cancer clinical trials are the right option for you.

Your doctor may refer you for advanced genetic and molecular tests that help identify abnormal cell growth and analyze how your type of cancer may respond to different types of treatments or potentially spread (metastasize) to distant organs.

Our highly trained gynecologic oncologists use advanced imaging techniques for tissue biopsy. Image-guided ablation is used to help treat recurrent cancer that’s detected in the tissue lining a reproductive organ.

Ultrasound, MRI and CT are common diagnostic tests we use to diagnose gynecologic cancers. At Ascension St. Vincent’s, we connect you with imaging that helps your doctor personalize your care plan.

Your cancer care navigator and oncology team provides support at every step —  from nutrition education and counseling to cancer support groups and spiritual care. And, at Ascension St. Vincent’s sites of care, our healing gardens and chapels are always open to patients and your loved ones. We offer supportive care and activities for the whole you. For more information, call 904-308-7546.

How we treat gynecologic cancer

Treatment for gynecologic cancer may include medication, therapy or surgery.

Our surgeons are highly trained in innovative surgical approaches using robotic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and other image-guided minimally invasive techniques to remove a tumor and preserve healthy tissue.

For cervical cancer treatment, gynecologic surgeons at Ascension St. Vincent’s use less invasive robotic surgery with high-definition 3D visualization to remove abnormal growths. If hysterectomy is recommended as part of your care plan, you and your doctor will discuss all options and what they mean for you. Ascension St. Vincent's specialists also offer treatment options for early-stage cervical cancer and for women of childbearing years. Radical cervix removal (also called radical trachelectomy) may help preserve fertility.

Your doctor may recommend a hysterectomy, which is a surgery to remove the uterus. Your healthcare provider may also suggest removing one or both ovaries, the fallopian tubes or other parts of the reproductive system as part of your treatment.

Medical oncologists work with your gynecologic oncologist to deliver advanced care, such as low-dose sensitizing chemotherapy to enhance the effects of radiation therapy. Working together, your gynecologic oncologist and medical oncologist provide hormone therapy and targeted immunotherapy to help prevent recurrence and stop cancer spread.

Specially trained physical therapists deliver therapy, such as lymphedema therapy, to help relieve pelvic pain and lymphedema symptoms after surgery.

Multidisciplinary cancer specialists at Ascension St. Vincent’s deliver combination therapies — surgery combined with the latest chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatment options for early and late-stage disease, including BRCA-mutated (gBRCAm or sBRCAm) epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer.

Advanced radiation therapies (brachytherapy, 3D conformal, IMRT, and SBRT) are used to target and destroy cancer cells while reducing the impact on the surrounding healthy tissue.

Uterine cancer, also called endometrial cancer, is the most common of the gynecologic cancers. Whenever possible, gynecologic surgeons at Ascension St. Vincent’s perform minimally invasive, robotic-assisted surgery with the goal of removing tumors and sparing healthy tissue. If your surgery may impact your ability to have children, such as if hysterectomy is recommended as part of your care, you and your doctor will discuss all of your options and what they mean for you.

Benefits of our approach to gynecologic cancer care

Cancer specialists on your care team review your treatment and progress. They work together to customize your overall care plan to support your physical well-being and mental and emotional health. Ascension St. Vincent’s Cancer Care offers comprehensive gynecologic oncology cancer care, including:

Advanced gynecological cancer surgical treatments

Our surgeons are highly trained in innovative surgical approaches using robotic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and other image-guided minimally invasive techniques to remove a tumor and preserve healthy tissue.

  • Cervical cancer: For cervical cancer treatment, gynecologic surgeons at Ascension St. Vincent’s use less invasive robotic surgery with high-definition 3D visualization to remove abnormal growths. If hysterectomy is recommended as part of your care plan, you and your doctor will discuss all options and what they mean for you. Our specialists also offer treatment options for early-stage cervical cancer and for women of child-bearing years. Radical cervix removal (also called radical trachelectomy) may help preserve fertility.
  • Uterine cancer: Also called endometrial cancer, uterine cancer is the most common of the gynecologic cancers. Whenever possible, our gynecologic surgeons perform minimally invasive, robotic-assisted surgery with the goal of removing tumors and sparing healthy tissue. If your surgery may impact your ability to have children, such as if hysterectomy is recommended as part of your care, you and your doctor will discuss all of your options and what they mean for you.
  • Other gynecologic cancers: Our multidisciplinary cancer specialists deliver combination therapies — surgery combined with the latest chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatment options for early and late-stage disease, including BRCA-mutated (gBRCAm or sBRCAm) epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer.

Genetic and molecular tests: Your doctor may refer you for advanced genetic and molecular tests that help identify abnormal cell growth and analyze how your type of cancer may respond to different types of treatments or travel (metastasize) to distant organs.

Imaging: Ultrasound, MRI and CT are common diagnostic tests for gynecologic cancers. At Ascension St. Vincent’s, we connect you with imaging that helps your doctor personalize your care plan.

Image-guided technology for biopsy and ablation: Our highly trained gynecologic oncologists use advanced imaging techniques for tissue biopsy. Image-guided ablation is used to help treat recurrent cancer that is detected in the tissue lining a reproductive organ.

Medical oncology: Medical oncologists work with your gynecologic oncologist to deliver advanced care, such as low-dose sensitizing chemotherapy to enhance the effects of radiation therapy. Working together, your gynecologic oncologist and medical oncologist provide hormone therapy and targeted immunotherapy to help prevent recurrence and to help stop cancer spread.

Radiation oncology: Advanced radiation therapies (brachytherapy, 3D conformal, IMRT, and SBRT) are used to target and destroy cancer cells while reducing the impact on the surrounding healthy tissue.

 

Get a second opinion

Get the confidence and peace of mind that your doctor and care plan are right for you. It's easy to get a second opinion at Ascension St. Vincent’s. We can review your medical records and healthcare history to answer your questions and discuss options.

When you’re facing a gynecologic cancer diagnosis or are deciding on a surgical or therapeutic treatment plan, there’s a lot to think about. Our gynecologic oncologists can provide a second opinion, based on our experience and as part of a national team.

Before your appointment, check with your insurance company to find out if a second opinion is covered. We can request your medical records on your behalf, so they can be shared with your care team before your arrival.

 
GET A SECOND OPINION

Meet our gynecologic cancer team

Hearing the word “cancer” comes with a lot of thoughts and emotions, and we’re ready to support you. You'll meet with your doctor to discuss your diagnosis and your care options. Your Ascension St. Vincent’s care team may include:

  • Gynecologic oncologists and surgeons
  • Medical oncologists
  • Oncology-certified nurses, dietitians and social workers
  • Oncology-certified pharmacists
  • Palliative care specialists
  • Radiation oncologists
  • Radiologists
  • Rehabilitation therapists, including lymphedema and pelvic floor therapists

This service requires a referral

Please call us at 904-308-1850 to learn how to get a referral. If you are a provider referring a patient, call 904-308-1850.

Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital
1 Shircliff Way
Jacksonville,  FL  32204

Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital
4201 Belfort Road
Jacksonville,  FL  32216

Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County Hospital
1670 St. Vincents Way
Middleburg,  FL  32068

Ascension St. Vincent’s St. Johns County
205 Trinity Way
Saint Johns, FL 32259 

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