UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center

Gynecologic Cancer Risk Screening & Prevention

Comprehensive, personalized screening plans help empower our patients to actively manage their own cancer risk. Our experts design individualized screening plans based on risk level and the type of cancer being targeted.

The personalize cancer screening plan will include:

  • A written report outlining the risk assessment for the patient and her other care providers
  • A review of the relevant aspects of the family history
  • Interpretation of genetic testing results (if applicable)
  • Discussing the risks and benefits of various screening strategies in detail
  • Discussing personal preferences and short- and long-term goals
  • Developing and implementing a customized cancer screening plan, which is based on the personal risk assessment and informed by national guidelines
  • Implementing ongoing screening during regular visits
  • If indicated, performing surgery to reduce risk of cancer

Our team also coordinates multidisciplinary care with other cancer prevention experts at the University of Chicago Medicine to optimize risk reduction for non-gynecologic cancers.

Gynecologic Cancer Prevention

We use evidence-based gynecologic cancer prevention strategies including medication, lifestyle changes and minimally invasive risk-reducing surgeries when necessary.

All patients are offered guidance to help optimize lifestyle choices that protect against cancer, such as smoking cessation, exercise and nutrition.

For patients with the highest risk of gynecologic cancer, surgery — such as removal of the tubes and ovaries or hysterectomy — may be an option. Our team helps each patient consider all of the available options and choose the approach that is best for them. For patients who choose surgery, our specialists offer expertise in minimally invasive techniques.

You may also have the opportunity to participate in cancer prevention clinical trials.

S. Diane Yamada, MD, and Ernst Lengyel, MD, gynecologic oncologists

Cancer Care Second Opinions

Request a second opinion from UChicago Medicine experts in cancer care.

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Participate in a Clinical Trial

UChicago Medicine gynecologic cancer experts are actively conducting clinical trials of new and promising treatments.

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How Can We Help?

Useful Resources for Patients & Visitors

Request an Appointment for Cancer Care

The information you provide in this form will enable us to assist you as efficiently as possible. A representative will contact you within one to two business days to help you schedule an appointment.
 
For your convenience, you can make a virtual visit appointment with a cancer expert in the following ways:

– Schedule a virtual video visit to see a provider from the comfort of your home

– Request an online second opinion from our specialists

To speak to someone directly, please call 1-773-702-6118. If you have symptoms of an urgent nature, please call your doctor or go to the emergency room immediately.

For Referring Physicians

To refer a patient for cancer care, please call UCM Physician Connect at 1-800-824-2282. 

 
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