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… which can cause skin discomfort. If this occurs your doctor will give you recommendations to minimize the discomfort. If your cancer is large, radiation is sometimes given with chemotherapy prior to surgery, to make the surgery that you will need less extensive. Chemotherapy Chemotherapy is used most often for cancer that has spread to areas that cannot be successfully treated with surgery or radiation alone. This can include lymph nodes,…
…used to determine the stage of your cancer, which will guide the treatment recommendations your gynecologic oncologist will make. Sometimes the stage of your cancer is determined after definitive surgical management. The following are the stages of vulvar cancer: Stage I: The cancer has formed but has not moved beyond the vulva or perineum (the area between the rectum and the vagina.) Stage Ia: The cancer is 2 cm or smaller and has spread no m…
…s were done. This report is the most accurate one and is used to decide on recommendations for further treatment (radiation or chemotherapy). Sometimes your case will be presented at a conference where the surgeons, radiation doctors, and medical oncologists discuss the best plan for your treatment. Your eligibility for a clinical trial is also discussed. Once you have completed treatment and there is no evidence of cancer remaining, you w…
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Our Mission & Our Vision Our mission is to prevent and treat gynecologic cancers with equity, thereby improving lives through advocacy, engagement, education, research and collaboration. Our vision is to eradicate gynecologic cancers. Core Values Advocacy: Advance policies that promote the eradication of gynecologic cancer. Collaboration: Support and promote partnerships to advance the c…
The Founding of SGO In January 1968, Hervy E. Averette, MD, and John J. Mikuta, MD, identified a need for the creation of a medical society focused solely on gynecologic oncology. The proposed purpose of the new organization was to “stimulate interest in gynecologic cancer and to promote the training and education of individuals in this area of interest.” The working title for the proposed organization was the Society of Gynecologic Oncologis…
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