Gynecological Cancer Care Reimagined
Cancers of the gynecological system involve cancers originating in the uterus, cervix, vagina, vulva, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. Each of these cancers require a specialized team with vastly different treatment paradigms. These tumors are often near many healthy and important structures, such as the bladder, rectum, and large or small intestines. This means that highly accurate treatment is critical to avoid unwanted collateral damage to other organs.
Radiotherapy plays an important, and often curative, role in the management of many gynecological cancers. Our experienced radiation oncology team work closely with our large multi-disciplinary group of specialists, including gynecologic surgeons, medical oncologists, genetic councilors, fertility specialists, sexual function and gynecological health experts.
Unlike most cancers, some gynecological cancers require the use of internal radiotherapy or brachytherapy to achieve cure. We have substantial experience in the use of high-dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy, as well as intra-operation radiation (IORT), intensity modulated and image-guided radiotherapy, and proton beam radiotherapy for the appropriate patient.