Treating Gynecologic Cancer

Having cancer is a life-changing experience for each individual patient, and their family and friends. At Baptist MD Anderson in Jacksonville, our patients receive care based on the same processes and standards as MD Anderson Cancer Center. Patients here in the Southeast benefit from our partnership with MD Anderson clinicians and researchers.

You and your team of specialists work together to choose a cancer treatment plan for you. Your plan is based on your overall health, the type of cancer, and your own preferences.

Together, we’re leading the local fight against cancer.

Our patients benefit from an evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach. That means your team is made up of medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons and other specialists who work together on your specific case.

As part of your treatment, you are also assigned a nurse navigator. Our nurses have specialized training in caring for patients with gynecologic cancer. Your nurse navigator will be there to answer your questions and help you coordinate your appointments.

As a patient of Baptist MD Anderson, you will meet with your physician. Your oncologist will help you understand your diagnosis and develop your individualized care plan in collaboration with other specialists and experts.

When you arrive, one of our staff members will take your height, weight and vital signs. Your physician will also perform a pelvic exam. You may be asked to do some lab work before your visit. One of our providers will review your medical history, any recent side-effects you may have experienced and any medications you are currently taking.