Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Physicians Gynecologic Oncology

Gynecologic Oncology

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Physicians Gynecologic Oncology is a Gynecologic Oncology practice in Lancaster, PA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in gynecologic cancers. Gynecologic Oncologists at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Physicians Gynecologic Oncology perform diagnostic procedures and treatments to address female cancers. Gynecologic Oncology is the diagnosis and treatment of tumors on the female reproductive system. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Gynecologic Oncology practices include noncancerous growths like endometriosis, fibroids, and ovarian cysts; and ovarian, uterine, cervical, and vulvar cancer. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Gynecologic Oncology practices include collecting medical histories and educating patients and their families on cancer; performing imaging tests, blood tests, and biopsies; and creating treatment plans that may use radiation therapy, chemotherapy, intraperitoneal chemotherapy, laparoscopic surgery, and robotic surgery.

An obstetrician/gynecologist who provides consultation and comprehensive management of patients with gynecologic cancer, including those diagnostic and therapeutic procedures necessary for the total care of the patient with gynecologic cancer and resulting complications.

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Physicians Gynecologic Oncology is an Obstetrics & Gynecology practice in Lancaster, PA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in treating ailments of the reproductive system and related bowel, bladder, and urinary systems, as well as managing pregancy and child birthing. Obstetricians & Gynecologists at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Physicians Gynecologic Oncology perform blood tests, pelvic exams, uterine and breast cancer screenings, birth control management, and reproductive system surgery. Obstetrics & Gynecology is care of a woman's reproductive health from the onset of puberty through menopause and beyond. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Obstetrics & Gynecology practices include yeast infections, bacterial infections, irregular menstruation, painful intercourse, discomfort of uterus, genitals, or breasts, infertility, and prolapse of the pelvic organs. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Obstetrics & Gynecology practices include annual pap test and pelvic exam, mamogram prescription, infertility treatment, birth control management, tubal ligation (permanent form of birth control), hysterectomy (removal of the uterus), oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries), salpingectomy (removal of the fallopian tubes) or cone biopsy (removal of precancerous cells in the cervix identified during a pap test).

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.