Gynecologic Oncology Services
Loyola is a regional center in caring for women with all types of gynecologic cancer: ovarian, cervical, endometrial, uterine, vaginal, fallopian tube and vulvar. The Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center provides expanded clinics, diagnostic capabilities and laboratories for the program.
The group of physicians performs diagnostic procedures, undertakes radical surgeries, using minimally invasive techniques when appropriate, provides chemotherapy and radiotherapy and humane terminal care. They work in conjunction with medical oncologists, specialty radiologists and radiotherapists with a team approach to the female oncology patient. The division also is active in the multi-disciplinary Breast Care Clinic and performs breast aspiration and biopsies.
Specialty Services
Clinical TrialsLoyola offers unique opportunities for patients to participate in national cooperative groups and drug company studies of new and innovative medications and treatments.
Genetics Testing
Genetics testing is available for high-risk families.
Radiation Oncology
The division’s physicians collaborate closely with Loyola’s radiation oncologists who offer state-of-the-art capabilities and expertise.
Robotic Surgery
Loyola is one of the first medical centers in the Chicago area to offer minimally invasive robotic surgery for women's pelvic surgery procedures, including hysterectomy.
Research
Research interests include innovative surgical procedures, new chemotherapeutic regimens, liposomal delivery systems for chemotherapy, human papilloma virus and cervical neoplasia and flow cytometry in neoplasia.
Locations
Contact Us
For an appointment or for more information about Gynecologic Oncology Services, call (888) LUHS-888.