There are certain types of cancer that develop only in the female reproductive system, which includes the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, cervix, vagina and vulva. Collectively known as gynaecological cancers, these tumours exclusively affect women. As such, refined expertise is required to accurately diagnose and effectively treat gynaecological cancer.
A Gynaecological oncologist – offers organ specific comprehensive specialty care for women with both pre-invasive and malignant cancers of the female reproductive system. They are super specialists dedicated towards providing evidence based management for cancers of female reproductive organs utilising modern and state of art technology . They are dedicated specialist involved in the Prevention, early detection, investigations, diagnosis, staging and treatment – both surgery and chemotherapy, follow up and palliative care of women with Gynaecological Cancers.
Their expertise also extends to those peculiar situations that mimic cancers and which require surgical skills and gynaecological knowledge. Patients receive multidisciplinary comprehensive therapy coordinated within a single clinic.
TYPES OF GYNAECOLOGICAL CANCERS :
· Cervical cancer
· Fallopian tube cancer
· Ovarian cancer
· Uterine (endometrial) cancer
· Vaginal cancer
· Vulvar cancer
· Gynaecologic sarcomas
· Gestational trophoblastic disease(cancers that arise during pregnancy).
Research suggests women with a gynaecological cancer who are treated by a gynaecological oncologist have better outcomes than those who aren’t. They aim to provide a careful blend of accurate diagnosis, surgical skill, advanced chemotherapy and compassionate care resulting in the delivery of cutting-edge clinical care.
