Gynecologic Cancers
The Vanderbilt Gynecologic Oncology care team provides specialized care for cancers and precancers of the female reproductive system. If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer of the uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries, vulva or vagina, we can offer you sophisticated, compassionate care. We deliver the latest treatments, perform the most advanced procedures and care for women with even very complicated cancer diagnoses.
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Conditions We Treat
We treat general and complex gynecologic oncology conditions, including:
- Genetic susceptibility to gynecologic cancers
- Gestational trophoblastic disease
- HPV-related cancer
- Pelvic masses
- Pre-cancerous changes of the cervix, vagina and vulva
Meet Your Care Team
Ronald D. AlvarezBS, MD, MBA
- Cancers of the Female Reproductive Organs, Gynecologic Cancer, Gynecologic Oncology, Gynecology
Alaina J. BrownMD, MPH
- Cancers of the Female Reproductive Organs, Gynecologic Cancer, Gynecologic Oncology, Gynecology
Marta A. CrispensMD
- Cancers of the Female Reproductive Organs, Cervical Vulvar and Vagina Dysplasia, Gynecologic Cancer, Gynecologic Oncology, Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Courtney A. PennMD
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Cancer, Cancers of the Female Reproductive Organs, Genetics, Gynecologic Cancer, Gynecologic Oncology, Gynecologic Surgery
Lauren S. PrescottMD, MPH
- Cancers of the Female Reproductive Organs, Gynecologic Cancer, Gynecologic Oncology, Gynecology
Alison B. BarlowAPRN, MSN
- Cancers of the Female Reproductive Organs, Gynecologic Cancer, Gynecologic Oncology, Gynecology
Shari R. JonesAPRN
- Cancers of the Female Reproductive Organs, Colposcopy, Consult for Gynecologic Surgery, Gynecologic Oncology, Gynecology, Post-menopausal Bleeding
Why Choose Gynecologic Cancers at Vanderbilt
- Top specialists
Our doctors are recognized leaders in the field of gynecologic oncology. They’ve received advanced training in identifying and treating gynecological cancers and pre-cancerous conditions.
- Team approach
Treating cancer can be complicated. Our doctors, nurse practitioners and nurses work together with many experts who care for people with cancer. Those specialists include those in radiation oncology, immunotherapy, cancer genetics, psychologic oncology, pain and symptom management, palliative care and gynecologic pathology. Our combined expertise means you get the best possible care.
- Personalized care
When you’ve been diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer, you might feel intimidated. Together, we’ll come up with a treatment plan customized to you and based on your diagnosis, treatment options and goals. Some of the nation’s leading cancer experts will work together to create this personalized plan. Our team of doctors will discuss your case during regularly scheduled cancer care meetings.
- Clinical trials
As an academic medical center, we are able to offer our patients access to clinical trials that are studying new treatments for gynecologic cancers. This means you may have access to new treatments that are not yet widely available elsewhere.
- Responsive team
A dedicated gynecological oncology nurse or attending physician is available 24/7 to speak with you via phone at (877) 936-8422. You can also send messages to your care team at any time through our secure online portal, My Health at Vanderbilt.
- Support Services
Our free Woman to Woman program offers peer-to-peer support for patients diagnosed with gynecologic cancers. Patients are paired with trained peer mentors to help support you throughout your journey.
Therapies, Treatments and Surgical Approaches
- Fertility preserving surgeries for gynecologic cancers
- Genetic screening and counseling