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Cervical cancer occurs when abnormal cells on the cervix grow out of control. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina. At the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, we are committed to personalized, compassionate, cutting-edge care for women and their families with a diagnosis of cervical cancer and dysplasia (pre-cancer). If you have questions or want to make an appointment, call (713) 798-1999.
There’s Every Reason to Choose the Duncan Cancer Center
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Our gynecologic oncologists are skilled in various surgical techniques, including robotic-assisted surgery and other minimally invasive procedures, to give patients options for their surgical treatment.
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Clinical trials are available to give patients access to the latest treatment options. These clinical trials often include immunotherapy options.
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By injecting a dye during surgery which highlights representative lymph nodes, patients can avoid a full lymph node dissection and decrease their risk of lower extremity swelling (lymphedema) after surgery.
Services Provided
- Nutrition support
- Social work and financial counseling
- Palliative care
- Radiation oncology