Gynecologic Cancer
The Cancer Centers at Affinity Health System in Appleton and Oshkosh offer state-of-the-art treatment options for women with ovarian, cervical or uterine cancer in Northeast Wisconsin.
Gynecologic cancers are cancer of the female reproductive organs. The most common forms include ovarian cancer, cervical cancer and uterine cancer. Early detection is important for a favorable outcome, but some gynecologic cancers show few or no symptoms, making early diagnosis difficult. The Cancer Centers at Affinity Health System in Appleton and Oshkosh offer state-of-the-art treatment options for women with ovarian, cervical or uterine cancer in Northeast Wisconsin.
Types of Gynecologic cancers
- cervical cancer
- ovarian cancer
- uterine cancer
Tests and procedures
Depending on the type of gynecological cancer, our physicians use several diagnostic tests:
- physical exam
- Pap test
- ultrasound
- abdominal CT scan
- MRI
- endometrial aspiration or biopsy
- dilation and curettage (D and C)
Treatment
Treatment of gynecologic cancer varies depending on the stage of the cancer and may include:
- surgery
- radiation
- chemotherapy
Call for more information:
Oshkosh:
Michael D. Wachtel Cancer Center
Mercy Medical Center
(920)236-1600
Appleton:
St. Elizabeth Hospital Cancer Center
(920) 738-2184
