Gynecologic Cancer

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City of Hope doctors share passion for treating cancer patients
Cancer is one of the most formidable challenges in health care, and those who treat it are the embodiment of unwavering dedication, compassion and expertise. At City of Hope®, our...
Young patient overcomes rare dysgerminoma diagnosis
Bryn Cloud Bryn Cloud loves to ski, and she works hard during warmer months to keep in tip-top shape. So in March 2020, when symptoms stacked up — worsening lower-back pain...
Best-selling author fights back against ovarian cancer
Deborah Harkness never stops teaching. A historian, the 58-year-old Harkness holds forth at the University of Southern California, captivating her students with insights on European history and the history of...
Patient gives birth to twins after ovarian cancer treatment
Robin Watkins calls herself a “connector,” someone who specializes in bridging gaps and bringing people together through collaboration and community. It’s a trait she exhibited early on, holding many student...
Late-stage cervical cancer is on the rise: How to reduce your risk
From left: Joshua G. Cohen, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., F.A.C.S., Seth A. Cohen, M.D., F.A.C.S.While overall rates of cervical cancer are decreasing, new studies have shown that late-stage cervical cancer rates...
Metastatic breast cancer survivor runs for mayor
Bahareh Bahadini, M.D., has plenty to say about Mary Poitier, one of her favorite patients. “She’s my hero!” said Bahadini, assistant clinical professor in the Department of Medical Oncology...
La cirujana plástica “Cisne negro' aporta pasión y perfeccionismo a su trabajo
Se da por sentado que muchas mujeres están agradecidas de que la cirujana plástica Wai-Yee Li, M.D., Ph.D., decidiera no continuar su carrera original.   “Me encantaban los animales y...
Plastic surgeon brings passion, perfectionism to work
It’s a safe bet that many women are grateful that plastic surgeon Wai-Yee Li, M.D., Ph.D., decided not to pursue her original career choice.   “I loved animals, and I...
Doctor details link between diabetes and ovarian cancer
At a recent virtual symposium — “Diabetes and Cancer Interface: Connecting the Dots” — City of Hope gynecologic cancer expert Lorna Rodríguez-Rodriguez, M.D., Ph.D., issued a call to arms of...
5 things to know about cervical cancer
There are several types of gynecologic cancers that affect the female reproductive system, including endometrial, ovarian, cervical, vaginal and vulvar cancer. In the case of cervical cancer...