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Advanced Care for Women's Pelvic Cancers

Ovarian Cancer
Cervical Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Our Focus
Symptoms

Better treatment options and advanced technologies mean better outcomes.

Our focus is on treating you, not your disease.

Cancers of the pelvic area affect hundreds of thousands of women each year.
Armed with advanced screening technology for early detection – the best weapon against almost all cancers – and a variety of state-of-the-art treatment options, the Baptist Hospital team of gynecologic oncology specialists will work with each patient to develop and carry out a treatment plan that aims for the best possible outcome based on your individual diagnosis.

Ovarian Cancer
Nearly 22,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year. Though the symptoms are often vague and ovarian cancer is difficult to detect, when found early outcomes can be improved. Across Middle Tennessee, the Baptist Hospital team is helping women recognize the early signs of ovarian cancer.

Surgery and chemotherapy are generally the first course of treatment for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Our team of specialists will determine the best course of treatment for each individual based on a variety of factors, including: the size of the tumor, the stage of the cancer, the patient's age, overall health and desire to have children. Rest assured that we have the latest technology, including robotic surgery, to provide the best outcomes.

Cervical Cancer
Due to women receiving annual pap smears, the occurence of cervical cancer has fallen to about 12,000 women per year. It is very important to get an annual pap smear. This test can detect precancerous cells, and then a physician can remove them before they become cancer.

If diagnosed with cervical cancer, the best course of treatment will depend on a number of factors, including the size of the tumor, the stage of the cancer, and the patient's age, oervall health and desire to have children. You should discuss all of these issues with your physician.

Uterine Cancer
The primary course of treatment for women with uterine cancer is a hysterectomy, and may include a variety of radiation therapy options and/or hormone therapy. Utilizing the most advanced technologies, the Baptist Hospital team of specialists will work with each patient on an individual basis to determine the best course of treatment for the most successful outcome.

Our focus is on you.
When cancer is diagnosed, our team of gynecologic oncology experts will work with you to determine the best course of treatment utilizing the most advanced therapies and surgical technologies available, including robotic surgery.

Symptoms
Though most women diagnosed with ovarian cancer will have experienced some symptoms early on, they are often vague and many women will initially dismiss them as a natural part of growing older, indigestion or gaining weight.

Symptoms of ovarian cancer may include:

  • Abdominal pain or discomfort such as swelling, bloating, cramps, gas, or indigestion
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea, diarrhea, constipation, or frequent urination
  • Vaginal bleeding
  • Fatigue
  • Rapid weight loss or gain

See your physician if any of these symptoms persist for more than two weeks.