Gynecologic Oncology
Cancer care designed specifically for women with cancers of the reproductive organs.
Women with cancer of the reproductive organs, including the ovaries, cervix, uterus and other reproductive organs, require unique expertise and treatment. In fact, research shows that gynecologic oncologists—surgeons who specialize in treating cancers of the reproductive organs—provide the highest level of surgical care and the best outcomes for women with these cancers. We are home to the only two fellowship-trained gynecologic oncologists in the Inland Northwest, offering the highest level of gynecologic oncology expertise available in the region.
Gynecologic oncologists are among the most comprehensively trained cancer specialists. Not only are they experts in women’s health and anatomy, they are also skilled surgeons who have intensive training and education in the biology and pathology of female cancers.
Cancer Care Northwest offers comprehensive treatment options for gynecologic cancers, including:
- Gynecologic surgery: Our gynecologic oncologists have extensive experience and expertise in the surgical treatment of gynecologic cancers. They are skilled in cutting-edge robotic surgery techniques using the da Vinci Surgical System and other minimally invasive surgical procedures.
- Chemotherapy: Our gynecologic oncologists are trained to administer chemotherapy, allowing you to have one physician who directs the care of your cancer throughout the treatment process.
- Radiation therapy: Our gynecologic oncologists work as team with our radiation oncologists to provide advanced forms of radiation therapy, including:
- Brachytherapy: Brachytherapy (internal radiation) is used to treat certain types of cervical cancer, vaginal cancer and uterine cancer. Cancer Care Northwest serves as a regional referral center in the use of brachytherapy, including high-dose rate brachytherapy (HDR), to treat gynecologic cancers.
- External beam radiation: This form of radiation therapy uses a machine to aim radiation through the skin to the cancer.