Delivering better options for life

Patient Betty Marsh shares her progress as a member of the MCG gynecologic cancer clinical trials:

The Division of Gynecological Oncology at the Medical College of Georgia is driven by one and only one objective; which is to give the “best state of the art care” to patients with gynecological cancer in a compassionate way. We believe in looking at the patient in ” totality” in context of the cancer treatments and hence other aspects such as the persons nutritional and psychological well being are also very important.

We believe that our patients should have access to the best possible treatment choices in the country, including the latest novel therapeutic options. The Division of gynecological oncology is one of the most active sites in the southeast part of US in terms of offering a variety of national and international clinical trials to the patients. These include trials through the Gynecologic Oncology Group which is affiliated with the National Cancer Institute and also trials with various pharmaceutical companies. We also do “first in Humans” phase 1 trials with the clinical trials unit.

We also offer the choice of minimally invasive surgery to patients with cancer of the cervix or the uterus, and use the Da Vinci robotic system. This enables patients to have a cancer operation without a large incision, with a less than 24-hour hospital stay and quick recovery as compared to conventional surgery.

We also offer the option of a wonderful support group for women with gynecological cancers. We have a “ buddy system” , wherein a newly diagnosed patient with ovarian cancer can talk to another patient with a similar cancer that has gone through identical treatments . Many patients have felt their anxiety and fear greatly reduced by such interactions.

It is truly a privilege for our staff to take care of women with gynecological cancers, and we strive to individualize this therapy in a family centered fashion.

Learn more about the team.

Learn about the gynecological support group.

Learn about different types of gynecological cancer.