UPMC Magee-Womens in north central Pa. provides expert and compassionate preventive and treatment services for women with gynecologic cancer and other complex conditions of the female reproductive system.
Gynecologic oncology is a specialized field of medicine that focuses only on cancers of the female reproductive system, such as ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, and endometrial cancer. Today there are more encouraging treatment options for women with gynecologic cancers than ever before.
Although gynecologic cancers are often grouped together, they vary in terms of symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Some of the most common gynecological cancers treated by the specialists at UPMC Magee-Womens in north central Pa. are:
- Cervical cancer occurs when there are abnormal cells on the cervix growing out of control. This creates a tumor and can be prevented by getting PAP smear screenings and the HPV vaccine.
- Endometrial cancer or uterine cancer, including uterine sarcoma, forms on the lining of the uterus. Some common symptoms are vaginal bleeding, bleeding between periods, pelvic pain, and abnormal or watery discharge from your vagina.
- Ovarian cancer occurs when malignant cells are found inside, on, or near the outer layer of the ovaries. Common symptoms are bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, trouble eating or feeling full quickly, and having to urinate often.
- Vaginal cancer occurs when malignant cells form in the vagina (the canal leading inside the body). Common symptoms are water vaginal discharge, vaginal bleeding, frequent and painful urination, a lump in your vagina, constipation, and pelvic pain.
- Vulvar cancer forms on the outer surface of women's genitalia. It is most commonly found in older women (but can occur at any age) and creates itching, pain, tenderness, a lump, changes in the skin texture or color, and abnormal bleeding.
Gynecologic Cancer Treatments
Gynecologic cancer treatments at UPMC include:
- Chemotherapy
- Surgery, including minimally invasive techniques
- Radiation therapy
Our skilled surgeons have training in laparoscopic and robot-assisted gynecologic surgery.
If you would like to learn more about the gynecology oncology services we offer, please Find a Provider at UPMC.
Our Locations
Williamsport
UPMC Williamsport
740 High St.
Suite 1004
Williamsport, PA 17701
570-321-3300
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Lewisburg
UPMC Outpatient Center
2370 Old Turnpike Rd., Suite 4
Lewisburg, PA 17837
570-321-3300