Gynecologic Cancer
In the United States, every six minutes a woman is diagnosed with gynecologic cancer. That totals more than 82,000 women a year. Gynecologic cancers represent a group of diseases that includes cancers of the ovary, uterus, cervix, vulva, vagina, and the fallopian tube. Read more about the different types of gynecologic cancer.
Due to the varied nature of these diseases, some of which are rare, a specialized interdisciplinary treatment plan is required.
At Alta Bates Summit Comprehensive Cancer Center, we believe the more you understand about your treatment options, the more confident you will feel about your decisions. The following information will provide you with a greater understanding of gynecologic cancers from a symptomatic perspective as well as a discussion of the various types of gynecologic cancers and current treatment options.
Our Programs
To learn more about the cancer resources and clinical programs at Alta Bates Summit, use the links below.
- Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Markstein Cancer Education & Prevention Services
- Radiation Therapy Services at the Summit Campus
Our Doctors and Experts
Use the links below to select an Alta Bates Summit Medical Center physician or to hear audio recordings by our experts.
Health Information Library
For physician-written articles about gynecological cancer and related topics, visit our Health Information Library.
