The Gynecologic Cancer Center at City of Hope® Cancer Center Arizona, located in Goodyear, Arizona, is home to a nationally renowned team of physicians, nurses and supportive care specialists with expertise in diagnosing and treating all types and stages of cancers affecting the female reproductive system, including ovarian, cervical and uterine cancer, as well as advanced and high-risk disease. Our Arizona team takes a personalized, collaborative approach to cancer care, taking into account each patient’s unique diagnosis and tailoring treatment to match her health goals and support overall quality of life.
Our Arizona Gynecologic Oncologists
Gynecologic Surgery Team
Snehal Bhoola, MD, joined City of Hope® Phoenix in November 2023, bringing with him two decades of experience as a Gynecologic Oncologist.
Shana Wingo, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., joined City of Hope in November 2023 as a Gynecologic Oncologist with 13 years of experience serving patients in the Phoenix area.
Medical Oncology Team
Christopher Chen, M.D., M.B.A., joined City of Hope Phoenix in July 2023 as a medical oncologist and hematologist at City of Hope Gilbert Outpatient Care Center. Dr. Chen has expertise in treating patients with all types and stages of cancers and blood disorders.
As a Medical Oncologist at City of Hope® Cancer Center Gilbert, Sumana Veeravelli, M.D., works with patients with a wide range of cancer types and blood disorders, including breast cancer and genitourinary cancers.
Radiation Oncology Team
Michael Christensen, M.D., is a radiation oncologist and Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope Cancer Center Phoenix
“The dedication here not only to cancer medicine but also to quality cancer care is a rare gift,” says Dr. Marnee Spierer, a radiation oncologist and Chief of Radiation Oncology at City of Hope Phoenix. “I wanted to be part of the effort.”
Gynecologic Cancer Types We Treat
- Ovarian cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Fallopian tube cancer
- Primary peritoneal cancer
- Endometrial and uterine cancer
- Vaginal cancer
- Vulvar cancer
Personalized Gynecologic Cancer Care in Arizona
Personalized cancer care is central to City of Hope’s approach to treating gynecologic cancers. That’s why our multidisciplinary team of surgical, radiation and gynecologic oncologists works together to ensure each patient’s treatment plan is tailored to her unique diagnosis and designed to support her health goals both during treatment and beyond. Some of the innovative ways we approach gynecologic cancer care at City of Hope Arizona include:
- The use of many minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical treatment options
- Access to leading-edge techniques that boost the effectiveness of certain surgeries, such as heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC)
- The use of the latest cancer-fighting medications, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy and hormone therapy options
- Access to fertility-sparing treatment options and fertility counseling for all patients
- Radiation therapy treatments including many types of external radiation therapy and high-dose rate brachytherapy (internal radiation therapy)
- Precision medicine approaches like genomic testing, which can uncover DNA or gene mutations that may be causing a patient’s cancer or making it grow faster
What Sets our Arizona Gynecologic Cancer Program Apart?
City of Hope Arizona’s Gynecologic Cancers Program brings together a team of highly experienced cancer experts, all dedicated to combining breakthrough cancer treatment options and evidence-informed supportive care to help treat a wide range of gynecologic cancer types while ensuring patients maintain the best quality of life possible. Some of the benefits of receiving treatment at City of Hope Arizona include:
- Lifesaving speed to care through coordinated screening, multidisciplinary consultations, and timely treatment planning tailored to each patient’s clinical needs and insurance coverage.
- Timely turnaround for radiology and initial pathology results to support efficient diagnosis and care planning. A comprehensive team of breast cancer experts under one roof, including board-certified surgical, medical and radiation oncologists, supportive care clinicians, interventional radiologists and advanced diagnostic options for many breast cancer types and subtypes
- A comprehensive team of gynecologic cancer experts, including board-certified surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists and supportive care clinicians with training in the latest approaches to comprehensive cancer care
- A precision medicine program that incorporates genetic testing to determine the best way to target a patient’s cancer effectively and a patient’s eligibility for clinical trials
- Supportive care programs that offer patients access to fertility counseling, behavioral health services, nutritional and naturopathic support and physical therapy
- Our Advanced Surgical Recovery (ASURE) program, which helps reduce complications and improve recovery after surgery or other treatments
- Access to City of Hope’s nationally recognized clinical trials program, which brings new treatments to more patients more quickly through translational research
- Our coast-to-coast clinical network, which allows gynecologic cancer experts at City of Hope Arizona to collaborate with physicians at City of Hope’s other locations on complex or advanced cases
Make an Appointment with Our Gynecologic Cancer Team
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer and would like to schedule a consultation for a second opinion or find out more about your treatment options, call us 24/7 to make an appointment at (877) 524-4673.