At City of Hope® Cancer Center Chicago, the Gynecologic Cancer Center specializes in treating cancers of women’s reproductive systems, including ovarian, cervical, vaginal, vulvar, fallopian tube and uterine/endometrial cancer. Our expertise, founded on innovative treatments and personalized care, reaches women throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota and the Midwest.
The gynecologic cancer team at our Illinois hospital works closely with each patient to create a cancer treatment plan personalized to his or her cancer type, diagnosis and health goals. With the support and collaboration of our world-class, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in Southern California, our local experts offer leading-edge surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and targeted therapy options for a wide range of gynecologic cancers.
Gynecologic Cancer Care in Chicago
Our Chicago Gynecologic Cancer Center provides access to diagnosis and treatment options for conditions of the female reproductive system, including cervical, ovarian and vaginal cancer. Whatever cancer type you are diagnosed with, at whatever stage, you will be treated with the compassion and care you deserve by an integrated team of cancer experts. This team may include gynecologic oncologists, surgical oncologists, experts in radiation therapy and targeted therapies and supportive care staff. This multidisciplinary approach helps us develop a personalized, comprehensive plan to treat your cancer and manage side effects.
What Sets Our Chicago Gynecologic Programs Apart?
From clinical expertise to emotional support and innovative scientific breakthroughs, City of Hope Chicago offers every patient access to a wide range of services, including:
A multidisciplinary team of experts working together to address all aspects of your cancer care and overall well-being, including gynecologic oncologists, surgeons, plastic and reconstructive surgeons, pathologists and interventional radiologists
Minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical options which offer surgeons an extremely high degree of precision and often leads to less pain, bleeding and scarring, lower risk of infection and faster recovery times
Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, which delivers high doses of chemotherapy directly to the surgical site to kill cancer cells that may have been left behind after surgery
Advanced Surgical Recovery Program, a pre- and post-operative program to help reduce complications and speed recovery
Genomic testing, so your team may determine how best to treat your specific cancer by targeting it on a cellular level
Genetic counseling and testing, to understand your risk factors for developing gynecologic cancer or other malignancies based on inherited cancer mutations
Precision medicine options, such as immunotherapy, which are designed to treat your specific cancer based on the results of genomic tests
Access to clinical trials, studying potential new treatments for gynecologic cancers
Magnet®-designated nurse navigators, who will answer your questions and help you navigate your treatment from day one
Sexual wellness and fertility support, helping you address both the psychological and physical challenges you may experience, including body image issues, pelvic floor dysfunction and fertility
Supportive care experts to help you manage side effects related to gynecologic cancer treatment
Our Chicago Gynecologic Cancer Clinical Recognition
Our hospital, located in Lake County, Illinois, is recognized by several organizations that evaluate the quality of cancer center programs. When you choose to treat at our Gynecologic Cancer Center, you can rest assured that we aren’t just meeting the standards of care; we’re excelling beyond them. Our hospital is nationally recognized by:
- The Quality Oncology Practice Initiative® Certification Program, reflecting our dedication to safe, quality cancer care
- The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) for excellence in providing quality care to cancer patients
- The American Society of Radiation Oncology as an APEx (Accreditation Program for Excellence®) accredited program for providing high-quality and safe radiation oncology care to patients
Learn more about all of our Chicago-area hospital recognitions and accreditations
Our Chicago Gynecologic Cancer Experts
City of Hope Chicago’s Gynecologic Cancer Center team includes specialists in multiple types of gynecologic cancer, working together to deliver treatment tailored to your diagnosis and your needs. Our goal is to ensure that you understand your treatment options and make an informed decision about your care plan, which may include surgery, chemotherapy or radiation therapy and leading-edge precision medicine therapies, among other options. Meet our gynecologic cancer team:
Dr. Buttin treats all gynecologic cancers and specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques, including robotic surgery. She has performed over 1,500 robotic cases to date.
Dr. Choh is an expert in diagnostic and therapeutic radiology for a wide range of cancers, including breast cancer and gastrointestinal cancers.
Dr. Halabi is highly skilled in minimally invasive, advanced techniques and technologies for gynecologic and gastrointestinal cancers, including cytoreductive surgery combined with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy.
Dr. Smorowski provides radiation therapy for cancer patients. A breast cancer survivor herself, she has served as principal investigator for several radiation oncology clinical trials.
Referring a Patient to City of Hope
City of Hope has developed a quick and efficient process to help health care providers refer patients to our Chicago cancer center.
We are committed to keeping referring physicians updated throughout their patient’s treatment process through HIPAA-compliant communications and working closely with them to transition patients back to their care when treatment is complete.
To refer a patient to City of Hope Chicago, here are three ways to contact our team:
PHONE: (847) 746-9990
FAX: (847) 342-4089
EMAIL: [email protected]
Make an Appointment With Our Gynecologic Cancer Team
If you have recently been diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer, including ovarian, cervical, vaginal or endometrial cancer, you can make an appointment by calling (877) 524-4673.