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For the best cancer outcomes , early detection is key .
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Continued From Page 18 in immunotherapy and tumor genetics , is really helping us to treat and manage gynecologic cancers . For example , minimally invasive surgery has been found to have comparable results to open surgery in the treatment of uterine cancers , with the benefits of smaller incisions and recovery time . The Lefcourt Family Cancer Treatment and Wellness Center at Englewood Health has been at the forefront in the use of minimally invasive surgery to perform complex and delicate procedures to treat virtually all gynecologic cancers . The da Vinci Xi robot gives surgeons 3D high-definition visualization and other enhanced technical aspects for greater control and precision . The team at Englewood Health has also implemented new standards in immunotherapy for advanced ovarian cancer based on clinical trial data . These new treatment options are extremely beneficial to patients , since most ovarian cancers are diagnosed at a later stage . At Englewood Health we are achieving outstanding long-term survival and success rates for patients with advanced ovarian cancer using this approach .
Hackensack Meridian Health By Andre Goy , M . D ., M . S ., Chairman and Executive Director ; Lymphoma Division Chief , John Theurer Cancer Center ,
Cancer screening and early detection is by far the best way to improve outcomes and cure rates in cancer . This includes breast and cervical cancer , but also lung and colorectal cancer in women — all of which have existing screenings and the following guidelines are now the standard of care . Women starting at age 40 should begin annual mammograms to detect breast cancer and cervical cancer once per year , while colonoscopy should start at age 45 to detect early colorectal cancer . Finally , lung cancer screening is feasible in a non-invasive way with Low-Dose Computerized Tomography ( LDCT )
“ The most common cancers in women are breast , lung and colon cancer . However , female cancers of cervical , uterine and ovarian origin are also common .”
offered at Hackensack Meridian Health for lung screening for women 55 years or older who may have a long history of smoking . The longer you have been smoking , and the more cigarettes you have smoked , the greater your risk is of developing lung cancer . LDCT lung cancer screening is quick and easy with very minimal exposure to radiation and has been shown to dramatically lower the risk of death from lung cancer . Our researchers and cancer experts are fully involved in the ongoing revolution happening in cancer care . This includes personalized or precision medicine , expanding immunotherapy across cancer subtypes , building up robotic-assisted surgery , as well as taking advantage of data and analytics to better understand the best option for every patient .
Holy Name Medical Center By Payal Shah , M . D ., MBA , FACOG , Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Holy Name Medical Partners
Preventive screenings are often the most effective defense against developing cancer , especially three of the most common in women : breast , colorectal and endometrial . When cancer is detected early , before it has spread beyond its original site , the disease is usually more treatable and sometimes curable . Gynecologists are most often the first physicians that women turn to for yearly cervical cancer , HPV and breast screenings , as well as referrals for preventive mammograms and colonoscopies . Gynecologists also perform biopsies to diagnose endometrial and other cancers of the reproductive system . For breast care within a soothing environment , Holy Name ’ s Breast Center features state-of-the-art 3D tomosynthesis mammograms and Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography , which replaces MRI to diagnose breast cancer . Holy Name ’ s roster of gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons perform colonoscopies at the medical center , where healthcare services are safe and isolated from areas for COVID patients .
The Patricia Lynch Cancer Center ’ s gynecologic oncologists are highly skilled in performing complex surgery and chemotherapy for patients with malignant and benign gynecologic tumors . Through Holy Name ’ s Institute for Clinical Research , patients gain access to breakthrough treatments , including novel targeted therapies that pinpoint the cancer , immunotherapy that helps a patient ’ s own immune system fight cancer , and inhibitors that block the growth of cancer cells . All patients with cancer benefit from a personalized treatment strategy that encompasses each one ’ s unique medical , emotional and lifestyle choices . Our Cancer Support Community provides virtual programs , support groups and activities for all patients and their loved ones .
Jefferson Health-New Jersey By Robin Wilson-Smith , D . O ., FACOG , FACOOG , Medical Director , Gynecologic Oncology , Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center , Washington Township
The most common gynecologic malignancy is endometrial cancer , which occurs in the lining of the uterus . Endometrial cancer will develop in approximately 2 percent of women in this country and most patients have a favorable prognosis . The occurrence peaks be-
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