Kansas City's Most Trusted Gynecologic Cancer Team
We are proud to be the number one trusted gynecologic cancer team in Kansas City. From our 24-hour turnaround times for newly diagnosed patients to state-of-the-art procedures, you can count on KC’s leading cancer care team to be with you every step of the way.
We’re here to help define your path to recovery. Our experts will guide you through the medical process — from screening and diagnosis to treatment and recovery — all while making sure you get the emotional and spiritual support you need.
Care for Your Body, Mind and Spirit
At AdventHealth Cancer Institute Shawnee Mission, we’re pleased to offer you care that goes beyond traditional medicine. Holistic care delivers non-invasive therapies to help you rebuild strength, regain confidence and feel like yourself again.
Surgical Options
Our gynecologic oncology clinic was designed for your healing. With a wide variety of treatments and procedures, we’re here to help you feel whole again. Our gynecologic oncologists have specialized training in a wide range of surgical approaches, from minimally invasive approaches to radical surgery.
No one knows your body better than you do. That makes you the best offense and defense against gynecologic cancer.
MyHealthKC.com by AdventHealth is here to help relieve some of that burden. We offer screenings and tests to find cancer early. The earlier we catch gynecologic cancer, the sooner we can heal you with a variety of leading-edge, non-invasive procedures like radiation therapy and chemotherapy. It all starts with a test.
Your testing may include:
Pelvic exams
Tissue biopsies
Yearly well-woman exams
Know the Signs and Symptoms of Gynecologic Cancer
Knowing your body and what’s normal for you is the best way to recognize the warning signs of gynecologic cancer, which can include:
Abdominal or back pain
Abnormal bleeding or discharge
Bloating
Changes in the color of the skin
Difficulty eating or feeling full too quickly
Frequent need to go to the bathroom
Itching or burning sensation
Pelvic pain or pressure
Risk Factors for Gynecologic Cancer
The more you know about gynecologic cancer risk factors, the more empowered you are to recognize warning signs and get help early, when gynecologic cancer is easiest to treat.
Common risk factors for gynecologic cancer include:
Age (risk increases with age)
Family history
Genital herpes
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Hormone replacement therapy, in some cases
Immune system deficiency
Smoking
Be Confident in Your Care
When you have gynecologic cancer, such as uterine or cervical cancer, your surgeon may recommend a hysterectomy. We know this is a huge decision, but you have every reason to hope. You’ll have access to the best local care with expert, compassionate providers.
Today, we can perform a hysterectomy as a minimally invasive, robot-assisted procedure, offering you faster recovery, less pain and fewer side effects.
We also offer non-surgical options like radiation and chemotherapy to treat your cancer.
AdventHealth Cancer Institute Shawnee Mission is home to Kansas City’s most respected experts in gynecologic oncology. Our board-certified, specially trained physicians are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic masses and cancers of the gynecologic organs.
From radical surgeries to the newest minimally invasive procedures, our cancer experts are dedicated to providing comprehensive cancer care in a healing environment.
Regardless of the type of gynecologic cancer diagnosis you face, you aren’t alone. With the counseling and support groups we provide, you and your loved ones can face these challenges with confidence and strength.
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Gynecologic Cancers We Treat
We treat most types of gynecologic cancer, including ovarian, endometrial (uterine), vulvar, vaginal and cervical.
Cancer Rehabilitation
Our program offers one-on-one treatment with a licensed physical therapist who specializes in oncology rehabilitation.
AdventHealth Cancer Institute Shawnee Mission offers the latest cancer-fighting technology, the Elekta Unity MR-Linac system. We're the first and only health care center in Kansas City to offer this new technology. Discover how MRI-guided radiation therapy means fewer treatments and side effects.
Specialized Treatments, Compassionate SupportGynecological Cancer Care You Can Count On
You’ve got this, because we’ve got you. Contact our gynecologic oncology clinic today at Call913-632-9130. You can also click the button below to find a doctor near you.
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