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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Gynecologic oncology | |||
| synonyms = | |||
| specialty = [[Oncology]], [[Gynecology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Abnormal vaginal bleeding]], [[Pelvic pain]], [[Bloating]], [[Changes in bowel habits]] | |||
| complications = [[Metastasis]], [[Infertility]], [[Lymphedema]] | |||
| onset = Varies by specific condition | |||
| duration = Chronic | |||
| types = [[Ovarian cancer]], [[Uterine cancer]], [[Cervical cancer]], [[Vulvar cancer]], [[Vaginal cancer]] | |||
| causes = [[Genetic mutations]], [[Human papillomavirus infection]], [[Hormonal imbalances]] | |||
| risks = [[Family history]], [[Smoking]], [[Obesity]], [[HPV infection]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Pelvic examination]], [[Ultrasound]], [[Biopsy]], [[Pap smear]] | |||
| differential = [[Endometriosis]], [[Pelvic inflammatory disease]], [[Benign ovarian cysts]] | |||
| prevention = [[HPV vaccination]], [[Regular screening]], [[Healthy lifestyle]] | |||
| treatment = [[Surgery]], [[Chemotherapy]], [[Radiation therapy]], [[Targeted therapy]] | |||
| medication = [[Chemotherapeutic agents]], [[Hormonal therapy]] | |||
| prognosis = Varies by stage and type | |||
| frequency = Common in women, varies by region | |||
}} | |||
Gynecologic Oncology is a specialized field of [[surgery]] that focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of women with cancers of the reproductive system. As a subspecialty of [[obstetrics and gynecology]], gynecologic oncologists are trained to provide comprehensive management of patients with gynecologic cancers. | Gynecologic Oncology is a specialized field of [[surgery]] that focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of women with cancers of the reproductive system. As a subspecialty of [[obstetrics and gynecology]], gynecologic oncologists are trained to provide comprehensive management of patients with gynecologic cancers. | ||
=== Scope of Gynecologic Oncology === | === Scope of Gynecologic Oncology === | ||
This field encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of several types of cancer, including: | This field encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of several types of cancer, including: | ||
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* '''[[Fallopian tube cancer]]''': A rare form of cancer that develops in the fallopian tubes. | * '''[[Fallopian tube cancer]]''': A rare form of cancer that develops in the fallopian tubes. | ||
* '''[[Vulva|Cancer of the vulva]]''': Cancer that affects the outer parts of the female genital organs. | * '''[[Vulva|Cancer of the vulva]]''': Cancer that affects the outer parts of the female genital organs. | ||
=== Screening and Prevention === | === Screening and Prevention === | ||
Among these cancers, [[cervical cancer]] is unique in that it has effective screening tests, such as the Pap smear and the HPV test, which can detect precancerous changes and cancer in its early stages when treatments are most likely to be successful. This contrasts with other gynecologic cancers, which often do not have screening tests that can find early-stage cancer. | Among these cancers, [[cervical cancer]] is unique in that it has effective screening tests, such as the Pap smear and the HPV test, which can detect precancerous changes and cancer in its early stages when treatments are most likely to be successful. This contrasts with other gynecologic cancers, which often do not have screening tests that can find early-stage cancer. | ||
=== Treatment Approaches === | === Treatment Approaches === | ||
Gynecologic oncologists utilize various treatment modalities, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and participation in clinical trials for new treatments. The choice of treatment is personalized and depends on the type and stage of cancer, as well as the patient's overall health and preferences. | Gynecologic oncologists utilize various treatment modalities, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and participation in clinical trials for new treatments. The choice of treatment is personalized and depends on the type and stage of cancer, as well as the patient's overall health and preferences. | ||
=== Multidisciplinary Care === | === Multidisciplinary Care === | ||
The care of patients with gynecologic cancers often involves a multidisciplinary team approach, including the coordination of care between surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, and allied health professionals. | The care of patients with gynecologic cancers often involves a multidisciplinary team approach, including the coordination of care between surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, and allied health professionals. | ||
=== Research and Advances === | === Research and Advances === | ||
Ongoing research in gynecologic oncology aims to improve diagnostic methods, develop more effective treatments, and understand the risk factors and molecular genetics of gynecologic cancers to advance preventive strategies. | Ongoing research in gynecologic oncology aims to improve diagnostic methods, develop more effective treatments, and understand the risk factors and molecular genetics of gynecologic cancers to advance preventive strategies. | ||
== List of Gynecological oncologists (USA) == | == List of Gynecological oncologists (USA) == | ||
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* [[:Category:Gynecological oncology providers in Wisconsin|Wisconsin]] | * [[:Category:Gynecological oncology providers in Wisconsin|Wisconsin]] | ||
* [[:Category:Gynecological oncology providers in Wyoming|Wyoming]] | * [[:Category:Gynecological oncology providers in Wyoming|Wyoming]] | ||
''' US territories''' | ''' US territories''' | ||
* [[:Category:Gynecological oncology providers in American Samoa|American Samoa]] | * [[:Category:Gynecological oncology providers in American Samoa|American Samoa]] | ||
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* [[:Category:Gynecological oncology providers in District of Columbia|District of Columbia]] | * [[:Category:Gynecological oncology providers in District of Columbia|District of Columbia]] | ||
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== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Obstetrics and gynecology]] | * [[Obstetrics and gynecology]] | ||
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* [[Radiation therapy]] | * [[Radiation therapy]] | ||
{{medicine}} | {{medicine}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Gynecologic Oncology}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Gynecologic Oncology}} | ||
[[Category:Gynaecological neoplasia| ]] | [[Category:Gynaecological neoplasia| ]] | ||
[[Category:Women's health]] | [[Category:Women's health]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:53, 4 April 2025
| Gynecologic oncology | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | Oncology, Gynecology |
| Symptoms | Abnormal vaginal bleeding, Pelvic pain, Bloating, Changes in bowel habits |
| Complications | Metastasis, Infertility, Lymphedema |
| Onset | Varies by specific condition |
| Duration | Chronic |
| Types | Ovarian cancer, Uterine cancer, Cervical cancer, Vulvar cancer, Vaginal cancer |
| Causes | Genetic mutations, Human papillomavirus infection, Hormonal imbalances |
| Risks | Family history, Smoking, Obesity, HPV infection |
| Diagnosis | Pelvic examination, Ultrasound, Biopsy, Pap smear |
| Differential diagnosis | Endometriosis, Pelvic inflammatory disease, Benign ovarian cysts |
| Prevention | HPV vaccination, Regular screening, Healthy lifestyle |
| Treatment | Surgery, Chemotherapy, Radiation therapy, Targeted therapy |
| Medication | Chemotherapeutic agents, Hormonal therapy |
| Prognosis | Varies by stage and type |
| Frequency | Common in women, varies by region |
| Deaths | N/A |
Gynecologic Oncology is a specialized field of surgery that focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of women with cancers of the reproductive system. As a subspecialty of obstetrics and gynecology, gynecologic oncologists are trained to provide comprehensive management of patients with gynecologic cancers.
Scope of Gynecologic Oncology[edit]
This field encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of several types of cancer, including:
- Uterine cancer: Cancer that forms in the tissues of the uterus.
- Ovarian cancer: Cancer that begins in the ovaries.
- Vaginal cancer: Cancer of the vagina.
- Fallopian tube cancer: A rare form of cancer that develops in the fallopian tubes.
- Cancer of the vulva: Cancer that affects the outer parts of the female genital organs.
Screening and Prevention[edit]
Among these cancers, cervical cancer is unique in that it has effective screening tests, such as the Pap smear and the HPV test, which can detect precancerous changes and cancer in its early stages when treatments are most likely to be successful. This contrasts with other gynecologic cancers, which often do not have screening tests that can find early-stage cancer.
Treatment Approaches[edit]
Gynecologic oncologists utilize various treatment modalities, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and participation in clinical trials for new treatments. The choice of treatment is personalized and depends on the type and stage of cancer, as well as the patient's overall health and preferences.
Multidisciplinary Care[edit]
The care of patients with gynecologic cancers often involves a multidisciplinary team approach, including the coordination of care between surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, and allied health professionals.
Research and Advances[edit]
Ongoing research in gynecologic oncology aims to improve diagnostic methods, develop more effective treatments, and understand the risk factors and molecular genetics of gynecologic cancers to advance preventive strategies.
List of Gynecological oncologists (USA)[edit]
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
US territories
