GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY INSTITUTE

While we know the risk of associated ovarian cancer or malignant degeneration to cancer of the endometriosis itself is very low (<1%), it is still a concern. Even 1% of the estimated 15 million women who have endo in the United States (one in ten women) means that up to a hundred thousand women may end up with a related cancer during their lifetime. Most often, this happens in older women and may be influenced by uncommon genetic mutations that are shared between cancer cells and endometriosis. A gynecologic oncologist can help guide you to make sure you are at as low a risk as possible and operate to diagnose and remove endometriosis if the suspicion is high. Gynecologic Oncology Institute is a referral center for concerns regarding endometriosis and cancer and we are happy to help evaluate, reassure or treat when needed... Robotically assisted minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery has many gynecologic applications. If you have rapidly enlarging fibroids, a suspicious ovarian mass..

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