what is gynecologic oncology?

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If I need colpo after seeing gyno, do I go to gynecologic oncology afterward?

Answer 1

What is gyn oncology: This is the practice of medicine specifically taking care of women's gynecological cancers...Like cervical, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar cancer.

Answer 2

Sub-specialty: It is a sub-specialty field in obstetrics and gynecology where they only see and treat cancer patients. Think of them as special cancer doctors for gyne cancers only.

Answer 3

Practitioner: Nurse practitioner can see you and can prescribe treatment while oncology nurse usually deliver chemotherapy or radiation but in actual she can not prescribe tratment by herself.

Answer 4

Not much: Both of these designations imply training in oncology nursing besides being a rn which is a general nursing degree(bs). Most of nurse practioners are ms and have clinical practice expereince in oncology.

Answer 5

Female cancer : They do all female genital and reproductive organ cancer surgeries.

Answer 6

Office/OR: They are surgeons and they see pts in the office, some can administer chemotherapy, and all of them can perform surgeries. Depending on the type of gyne-cancer a patient has and it's severity (stage), the patients may require some or all of the above.

Answer 7

GYN oncology: These are the doctors who have trained in ob/gyn and than they have gone on and done additional training just to learn how to take care of women's gynecological cancers...Like cervical, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar cancers.

Answer 8

Women's Cancer: Gyn Oncologists are trained in treating gynecologic cancers (mostly uterus, cervix, ovary, vulva/vagina) using surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal treatment and newer "biologicals". They are the "quarterback" of women's cancer care so if you have a gyn cancer you should have a gyn oncologist are part of your cancer fighting team from diagnosis through survivorship.

Answer 9

Female organ cancer: Gynecologist oncologist treats female related cancers in genetalia, female pelvic area like vagina, uterus, ovaries etc. She/ he performs surgery and often gives chemotherapy as well. Breast is usually not treated by gyn/ onc.

Answer 10

Comprehensive Care: Not sure what you're asking but gyn oncologists are trained to treat cancer surgically, use chemo & newer "biological" treatments, as well as recommend radiation. They are the "quarterback" of gynecologic cancer care. Some don't give chemo & work with a medical oncologist, but should still be part of your team throughout care. If you have a gynecologic cancer or suspect it, get a gyn onc opinion

Answer 11

Cancer gynecologist: Gyn onc doctors primarily deal with cancers of the female gynecologic organs such as uterine cancer, ovarian cancer to name a few.

Answer 12

Gyn oncology: Gynecologic oncologists are the physicians trained to take care of women's reproductive cancers (ovarian, uterine, cervical, vaginal, vulvar, peritoneal, fallopian tube and placental cancers). They perform the surgery and chemotherapy and help plan the radiation. Other doctors are not specifically trained to take care of these cancers.

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