�omen�s Health : Treating Gynecologic Cancers
Ne� Te�hn�l��� at En�le���d Health Ad�an�es Dia�n�sis and Treatment
�imesh P . �agarsheth , M� , Medical �irector of Gynecologic Oncology and �o�otic Surgeryat Engle�ood Health
PHOTOS CO��TESY O� E�G�E�OO� HEA�TH
�or womenofall agesliving with gynecologic cancer , early detection and medical intervention are key to survival . Though screening options remain limited�beyond thosefor cervical cancer� , Englewood Healthhas made keyadvances in the diagnosis and treatment of cervical , ovarian , uterine , vaginal and vulvar cancers bytakinga multidisciplinary approach .
“ New technologyinsurgery , along with cutting-edge innovation in immunotherapy and tumor genetics , isreally helping us to treat and manage gynecologic cancers ,” says Nimesh P . Nagarsheth , MD , medical director of gynecologic oncology and robotic surgery atEnglewood Health . “ The �efcourt Family Cancer Treatment and Wellness Center atEnglewood Health has been atthe forefront in the use of minimally invasive surgery to perform complex and delicate procedures totreat virtually all gynecologic cancers .”
Minimally invasive surgery has been found tohave comparableresultstoopensurgeryinthe treatment of uterine cancers , withthe benefits of smaller incisions and less recovery time .
The team at Englewood Health has also implemented newstandards in immunotherapy foradvanced ovarian cancer based on clinical trial data . Since most ovariancancers arediagnosed at alater stage , these treatment options are extremely beneficial , and are leading to outstanding long-term survival and success rates .
Most importantly , arriving at the right course of treatmentstarts with detection and diagnosis . “ Every woman , no matter her age , should know the warning signs and symptoms of gynecologiccancer . If notfor you , then forthe women around you ,” says Dr . Nagarsheth . “ Problems such as postmenopausal bleeding , persistent nausea , vomiting , and abdominal discomfort should neverbeignored . It ’ s all about knowing what is normal for your body and then taking action when something seems off .”
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As alabor and delivery nurse at Englewood Health , Raylene Ross has been helping to deliverbabies forover��years . WhileRosshas developed relationships with manycolleaguesinthe unit over the years , there is one with whom she shares aspecial bond .
Meghan McDermott , alabor and delivery nurse at Englewood Health , recently discovered that Ross assisted with her ownbirth at the hospital 2� years ago . Infact , Ross ’ s signature is on the birth and footprint identification the hospital presented to McDermott ’ s mother before sending her home .
“ It waskindofsurreal�I helped deliver her , and now she workshere ,” says Ross .“ When Ifirst found out , Iwas happytolearn she became anurse , and
Engle�ood Health la�or and delivery nurses �aylene�oss , left , and Meghan Mc�ermott share auni�ue �ond , recentlydiscovering that �oss assisted �ith Mc�ermott�s �irthat the hospital �� years ago .
hoped I ’ vemade agood impression .”
McDermott , whoaspired to be a nurse since the age of 10 , says she loves working in labor and delivery because
“ watching people become parents is incredible .”
When she figured out thata nurse she has known for two and ahalf years waspresentfor her delivery , McDermott felt astrong bond withRoss . “ I told her , ��ou helped me take my very first breath ,’” McDermott says .
But the story doesn ’ t end there . Meghan ’ s mother , Marian McDermott , has worked at Englewood Healthfor �8 years , and just reconnected with Ross forthe first time since her daughter ’ s birthin1994 .
“ My heart just melted when I met heragain ,” saysMarian McDermott . “ I couldn ’ t believetheyworktogether . The experience has very much come full circle .”
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