Gynecologic Oncology

Gynecologic oncology is a subspecialty in obstetrics and gynecology which provides consultation and comprehensive management of gynecologic cancer (cancer involving the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, vagina and vulva).

Patients who would like more information on gynecological cancers can visit the National Cancer Institute for more information.

General information on gynecologic oncology can be found at the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Services

The Division of Gynecologic Oncology, directed by Joseph Lucci III, M.D., provides a broad range of clinical care services for the diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic cancers including:

Cancer screening
Chemotherapy
Radiotherapy
Surgery (invasive and minimally invasive procedures including robotic surgery)
Genetic counseling - the division has one of the only certified genetic counselors specializing in cancer genetics in South Florida. Genetic counselors test patients and families for the genes that put them at high risk for hereditary cancer syndromes. For more information on genetic counseling, click here.

Where We Practice

The Division of Gynecologic Oncology offers services at:

UM/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
For more information on the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, visit www.sylvester.org.
To make an appointment, call 305-243-2233 or 800-548-4000.
UM/Sylvester at Deerfield Beach
To make an appointment, call 305-243-2233 or 800-548-4000.

Clinical Trials

If you are a patient interested in participating in current research projects, click here.

Fellowship

The Division offers a fellowship. For more information, click here.