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Even with an annual Pap smear test and the new vaccination for young women, cervical cancer can’t be totally prevented. But there are some things you can do to reduce your risk of developing cancer of the cervix.
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Vaginal cancer is a relatively rare disorder, comprising about 2% to 3% of all gynecologic cancers. Approximately 2,400 women are diagnosed each year with vaginal cancer in the United States.
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The chance of getting ovarian cancer increases as a woman gets older. Ovarian cancer occurs in women over the age of 50 and the highest risk is in women over 60.
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Uterine cancer is the most common of all cancers in the female reproductive system. It can either form in the inner lining of the uterus or the outer layer of muscle tissue.
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Thought to be caused by a problem with the genetic information transmitted between an egg and sperm, molar pregnancy can develop during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Testimonials
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When Jan Holsclaw found out she had ovarian cancer, she was referred to Dr. Bigsby at Florida Hospital Cancer Institute for surgery and treatment. With reassuring words and...
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TV Personality Jan C. Garavaglia, M.D., (aka "Dr. G") is the chief medical examiner for the District Nine (Orange-Osceola) Medical Examiner's Office in Florida. When she... -
Bonnie has helped to raise millions of dollars for ovarian cancer research taking place at National Cancer Institute (NCI), Department of Defense (DOD), Centers for Disease...
Clinical Trials
Promising New Treatments Through Clinical Trials for Cancer
When you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, you want to know all the options for treatment. As one of the leading medical research facilities in the country, the Gynecologic Oncology Center at Florida Hospital has access to some of the most promising clinical trials for cancer.
These new treatments and advanced technologies offer patients the following benefits:
- Being among the first to benefit from a new cancer treatment.
- Access to state-of-the art treatment.
- Dedicated attention from a research nurse who attends all your cancer treatment, follow-up and care associated with the clinical trial.
- Direct contribution to finding more effective ways of preventing, detecting and treating cancer.
Working closely with such prestigious organizations as the National Cancer Institute, Duke University Medical Center, the UCLA Community Oncology Research Network and various pharmaceutical companies, Florida Hospital’s network of centers of excellence conduct nearly 200 clinical trials annually.
Our researchers are working daily to develop new and improved treatment options for a multitude of cancers, giving our community access to new ways to fight this disease.
Department of Health Awards
In 2009, researchers at the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute received a 3-year grant from the Department of Health to further their research of treatments for ovarian cancer, a leading cause of cancer death among women.
Our goal is for every cancer patient to have access to the best care possible resulting in the most positive clinical outcome. That is why we are investing in research to find new ways to prevent and cure cancer.
Click here to view all the clinical trials that may be of interest to you.