Gynecologic Oncology: Our Mission
The Division of Gynecologic Oncology and Robotic Surgery has a simple mission: provide you and your loved ones the most comprehensive, compassionate and personal gynecologic oncology and complex pelvic surgical care. We believe in delivering quality care to patients at our convenient locations in Hawthorne and Monroe. Your satisfaction and best outcome are our central goals. Get the care you need with the convenience and comfort of receiving treatment close to home.
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A Multidisciplinary Approach to Gynecologic Cancer Care
Established in 2009, our team includes fellowship-trained, board-certified gynecologic oncologic/pelvic surgeons, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and social workers, as well as a dedicated administrative staff committed to quality care for you and your family during this challenging time.
Patients of WMCHealth Physicians have access to multidisciplinary and integrated oncology treatment accessible under one division. We have treatment options for all types of gynecologic cancers, including minimally invasive, robotic and radical surgery, as well as chemotherapy and targeted therapies. We also offer radiation therapy and chemotherapy in outpatient infusion services and renovated inpatient rooms.
Our Palliative Care Team offers support aimed at relieving the symptoms of serious illnesses, including gynecologic cancer. The team works closely with your Gynecologic Oncologist to ensure treatment options and related information are communicated in a timely, effective manner. The team also can help manage disease symptoms and treatment-related side effects.
Our Survivorship Program is offered to patients once they have completed their cancer treatment and are considered in remission. The program focuses on four overarching topics: management of treatment-related toxicities, psychosocial well-being, preventive health maintenance, and health promotion. Survivorship care typically includes management of side effects due to cancer therapies, distress management and social support, counseling on screening recommendations for other cancers and healthy lifestyle habits, sexual health education, and physical exam and diagnostic testing as needed. Referrals can be made to other healthcare experts such as dieticians, physical therapists, behavioral health providers, genetic counselors and social workers.
Our Social Worker provides complex care coordination within the WMCHealth Network. The social worker helps to conduct comprehensive bio-psychosocial-spiritual assessments and assists in the creation and implementation of interdisciplinary treatment plans for our patients diagnosed with cancer, as well as for their supportive family members. The social worker will create individualized, evidence-based support to help patients handle the impact of cancer diagnosis, hospitalization, treatment, and post-treatment care.
Genetic Testing
We follow national guidelines for genetic testing. All patients undergo rigorous testing with a genetic counselor. Tumor testing helps your care team outline a personalized, targeted therapy plan that works best for you.
Driving Excellence With Clinical Research and Education
Our division collaborates with other nationwide cancer researchers on clinical trials funded by the National Cancer Institute to better delineate treatment protocols for all types of gynecologic cancers. We provide access to recent clinical research, along with collaborative care with experts in radiology, pathology, palliative care, pain services and radiation therapy.
We believe in continual education. By training others in women’s health, we hope to ensure that future generations of women receive excellent clinical care. We also keep current with research and advances in our field. Medical students, residents and fellows in various stages of training specifically elect to learn from our team.
We know that being referred to a cancer center or requiring a complex operation can be life-changing. We want to comfort you that by choosing the Division of Gynecologic Oncology and Robotic Surgery as part of your healthcare team, you and your family will experience the type of care we would provide our families and loved ones. For more information, please call 914.493.2181.
Conditions We Treat
Gynecologic oncology diagnoses and treats the five main cancers that originate in women’s reproductive organs—ovarian, cervical, uterine, vaginal and vulvar. Each year, almost 82,000 American women are diagnosed with one of these conditions.
Fortunately, many of these cancers are highly treatable and even curable with the comprehensive, multidisciplinary preventive and treatment approach employed by Westchester Medical Center’s Division of Gynecologic Oncology and Robotic Surgery.
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Treatment for Gynecologic Cancers
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Contact and Locations
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Suite 3090N
Hawthorne, NY 10532
914.493.2181
Fax: 914.493.2322
785 State Route 17M
1st Floor
Monroe, NY 10950
914.493.2181
Fax: 914.493.2322
672 Stoneleigh Ave
Suite C-118
Carmel, NY 10512
914.493.2181
Fax: 914.493.2322
Patient Resources
Your care doesn’t end when you walk out of our office. We aim to provide you and your family with comprehensive patient resources and support. Learn more about several of our programs and initiatives to support your walk through gynecologic cancer treatment, recovery and survivorship.
Social Services
Social services, including a Transportation Program
, are available through the WMCHealth Network. We have a dedicated oncology social worker for patients receiving treatment through the infusion center. An oncology social worker can follow-up on patients throughout surveillance, assisting with everything from transportation to recovery and survivorship or hospice care and home planning.
Adolescent and Young Adult Program
A cancer diagnosis can be challenging for patients of any age, especially adolescent and young adult patients who may be navigating many other complex issues, such as education, career, relationships, sexuality, fertility and parenting young children.
Our Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Program provides coordinated care and support for women between the ages of 15 and 39. Areas of focus may include:
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Physical well-being
- Emotional well-being
- Psychological well-being
- Fertility
Sexuality
Talk to your provider to learn more about age-appropriate resources and referrals for counseling.
Clinical Research for GYN Cancer Treatment
All physicians in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology and Robotic Surgery are registered investigators with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and actively participate in clinical trials. Additionally, we have our own institutional research protocols. Your WMCHealth physician will be happy to help you research, identify and pursue clinical trials that could potentially benefit you.
The Division of Gynecologic Oncology and Robotic Surgery is an academic medical program. Our GYN-ONC faculty are research mentors for OB-GYN residents and mentors for the research internship for medical students. Education and innovation are core parts of our identity.
Survivorship Clinic
Survivorship begins at diagnosis and continues for a lifetime. Our Gynecologic Oncology Survivorship Clinic provides support for patients by preventing, detecting, and treating issues that may arise as a result of cancer diagnosis or treatment. Your Survivorship Clinic care team may include a gynecologic oncologist, physician assistant, and social worker trained in the care of cancer survivors.
Care in the Survivorship Clinic may include:
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The monitoring and management of physical and psychological effects
- Health education regarding diagnosis, treatment and side effects
- Referrals to other resources
- Support for social, educational and vocational needs
- Assistance with financial and insurance issues
Caregiver Center
The Caregiver Center at Westchester Medical Center provides resources for the caregivers who may face great stress, hardship, and exhaustion while caring for a friend or family member receiving treatment in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology. If you are caring for a patient at Westchester Medical Center, we encourage you to visit the Caregiver Center for rest, relaxation and support. Learn more.
HPV Vaccination Program
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted virus that can cause several types of cancer, including cervical cancer. Vaccination is a highly effective method for preventing cancer caused by HPV. You can schedule a three-injection series HPV vaccination through our office via dedicated nurse. Learn more and schedule your appointment at our Hawthorne, Kingston, Pomona or Suffern location.
Grateful Patient Program
Through relationships with grateful patient programs we may be able to connect patients and families with financial and volunteer resources. Talk to your care team or learn more by viewing our Patient Resources.
Supportive and Palliative Care
The WMCHealth Network offers hospital-based and outpatient Palliative Care services. When advised, palliative care begins at diagnosis and continues throughout treatment, extending into hospice and end-of-life care. Our partners in Palliative Care include a board certified palliative care physician, palliative care nurse, registered dietitians, pastoral care, social workers, pharmacists, and case managers.