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Update on Gynecologic Cancers: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment
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According to the American Cancer Society over 25,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year in the United States. The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) has more gynecologic oncologists than any other medical center in the Pacific Northwest and for patients like Jane VanVoorst, seeing a specialist was key. Joining Andrew and Jane on this program is Dr. Barbara Goff, a well-known gynecologic oncologist specializing in gynecologic oncology, complex gynecologic surgery and clinical trials for gynecologic malignancies. Dr. Barbara Goff is professor and Director of Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Washington and serves as Adjunct Professor in Department of Medicine at the SCCA.
Gynecological cancers claim the lives of thousands of women every year, learn how you can avoid being part of a preventable number. In this Patient Power program, learn more about diagnosing, treating and preventing ovarian, endometrial and cervical cancers. In Dr. Goff’s own words, “What I say to every single patient who I treat, and particularly with ovarian cancer where you're not giving people statistics of a 90 percent chance of cure, I think it's very important to understand that statistics apply to the 100 people over there. They never apply to an individual. And you will either live or die from the cancer, and our job is to do everything we can to get you cured from this cancer. “
At 54, Jane was diagnosed with stage IIIC ovarian cancer. The only early warning signs she had was occasional bloating, but what sent her to the doctor was an overwhelming sense of, ‘something is wrong with me.’ Jane was a runner and watched her diet, however, she started ‘falling off’. This was quickly followed by more definable symptoms like pain in her abdomen. Jane was treated at the SCCA and has been in remission for months. In Jane's own words, “your best chance of survival is getting to a gynecological oncologist who is at a specialty care clinic. ” Explore this program to hear or read more of Jane’s story and learn the importance of getting regular checkups — it could save your life!
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Barbara Goff, M.D.
Professor and Director of Gynecologic Oncology, UW Medicine
Dr. Barbara Goff is Professor and Director of Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Washington and serves as Adjunct Professor in Department of Medicine. She received her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania and went on to complete a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. Goff is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. She...
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Janell VanVoorst,
Diagnosed with Stage IIIC Ovarian Cancer
At 54, Jane was diagnosed with stage IIIC ovarian cancer. The only early warning sign she had was occasional bloating, but what sent her to the doctor was an overwhelming sense of, ‘something is wrong with me.’ Jane was a runner and watched her diet, however, she started feeling ‘off’. This was quickly followed by more definable symptoms like pain...
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