Experts at the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) recommend that any gynecologic cancer surgery and staging be done by a gynecologic oncologist. 

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Check out this list of Colorado Gynecologic Oncologists:

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​”The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), is a not-for-profit alliance of 27 of the world’s leading cancer centers... [that] recognizes the significance of creating clinical practice guidelines appropriate for use by patients, clinicians, and other health care decision-makers.” 

https://www.nccn.org/about/

 

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​Gynecologic Oncology

Gynecologic Oncologists are specially trained in surgical methods that ensure an optimal “de-bulking” of ovarian cancer. They spend extra time in surgery clearing as much tumor material as possible. Surgeons in other specialties do not have the same training and may not carry out a complete de-bulking. In addition, gynecologic oncologists stay current with the latest chemotherapies being used against ovarian cancer.

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According to the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO): 
“A gynecologic oncologist is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancers that are located on a woman’s reproductive organs. Gynecologic oncologists have completed obstetrics and gynecology residency and then pursued subspecialty training through a gynecologic oncology fellowship. Residency takes four years to complete, while fellowship involves three to four additional years of intensive training about surgical, chemotherapeutic, radiation, and research techniques that are important to providing the best care for gynecologic cancers. Physicians who complete this training are eligible to take both the obstetrics and gynecology board exam and the gynecologic oncology board exam. The gynecologic oncologist serves as the captain of a woman’s gynecologic cancer care team. It is important to consult with a gynecologic oncologist before treatment is started so that the best treatment regimen is chosen for you.”

https://specialist.sgo.org/ 

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Medical Oncology

Some hospitals and healthcare systems provide a gynecologic oncologist for gyn cancer surgery and a medical oncologist for chemotherapy treatment

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According to the National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms, a medical oncologist is:

“A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer using chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy, and targeted therapy. A medical oncologist often is the main health care provider for someone who has cancer. A medical oncologist also gives supportive care and may coordinate treatment given by other specialists.”

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Radiation Oncology

Radiation oncologists work closely with gynecologic oncologists and medical oncologists to determine the most appropriate course of treatment for people diagnosed with cancer. Before performing radiation procedures, radiation oncologists use software to carefully map out where they will deliver radiation to their patients. They also decide which type of radiation therapy to use.

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