Choosing Cape Fear Valley Health for gynecologic cancer treatment means you’ll have a team of caring experts by your side. We provide the highest-quality care, plus support for you and your family.

Our Approach to Gynecologic Cancer Care

Cape Fear Valley Health offers comprehensive, evidence-based gynecologic cancer treatments, just like other medical centers in the area.

What makes us different: Our team works together closely to treat your cancer and care for your overall well-being.

It starts with minimizing anxiety by getting you in for your first appointment as quickly as possible.

When you meet with our gynecologic surgeon, you have a complete evaluation, including an ultrasound and biopsy. You’ll also learn about your treatment options, which could include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy or a combination.

Your Care Team

All our physicians are board-certified, with years of experience treating gynecologic cancers. The specialists caring for you might include:

  • Medical oncologists
  • Radiation oncologists
  • Advanced practice providers
  • Gynecologists
  • Medical oncologists
  • Radiation oncologists
  • Advanced practice providers
  • Chemotherapy nurses
  • Social workers
  • Dietitians
  • Radiation therapists

Together, they’ll tailor your treatment plan to your diagnosis, preferences and goals.

Your team will also include a nurse navigator, who will guide you through treatment every step of the way. They’re your main point of contact, with expertise in everything from coordinating appointments to connecting you with community resources.

We’ll also set you up with our cancer support services, designed to help you through treatment and survivorship.

Why Choose Cape Fear Valley Health for Gynecologic Cancer Care

  • Our gynecologic surgeon has decades of experience successfully treating gynecologic cancers. We perform many surgeries laparoscopically, using very small incisions. This makes recovery faster and easier; you may even be able to go home the same day.

  • We were one of the first centers in the area to offer sentinel lymph node mapping for gynecologic cancer. During surgery, a special camera shows your surgeon lymph nodes that need to be removed to stop cancer from spreading. Removing them immediately and precisely means that you’re less likely to have side effects like lymphedema.

  • Your surgeon doesn’t hand you off once your surgery is complete. You’ll follow up with them throughout your entire cancer journey, building a long-term relationship.

  • We offer testing for BRCA, the inherited gene that makes you more likely to develop breast cancer or ovarian cancer. Knowing whether you have the gene can help your team further personalize your treatment plan. It also lets you know whether family members could be at risk of developing cancer.

  • Our care for you goes far beyond your physical health. When we develop your treatment plan, we consider all facets of your and your family’s life. Our supportive oncology team is devoted to helping you and your family cope with cancer and its stressful effects. They can assist with everything from transportation to mental health counseling to financial assistance. We make sure you have the resources you need.