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The Rise of Survivorship

Meet Shannon Armbruster, M.D., M.P.H. and learn how she champions survivors.

Gynecologic Cancers

Patient-centered care for women with or at risk for cancers of the reproductive tract, including uterine, ovarian, fallopian tube, cervical, vulvar, and vaginal cancers.

The Rise of Survivorship

Meet Shannon Armbruster, M.D., M.P.H. and learn how she champions survivors.

Gynecologic Cancers

Patient-centered care for women with or at risk for cancers of the reproductive tract, including uterine, ovarian, fallopian tube, cervical, vulvar, and vaginal cancers.

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  • BRCA 1 and 2
  • Cervical cancer
  • Endometrial cancer
  • Endometrial intra-epithelial neoplasia / CAH
  • Fallopian Tube cancer
  • Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia
  • High grade dysplasia of the cervix, vulva and vagina
  • Lynch Syndrome
  • Ovarian cancer
  • Ovarian, fallopian tube and primary peritoneal cancer
  • Uterine cancer
  • Vaginal cancer
  • Vulvar cancer
Carilion Cancer Care

Gynecologic Cancers

Erin J. Saks, MDErin J. Saks, MDChief, Gynecologic Cancers

"I have dedicated my life to the delivery of cutting-edge, comprehensive, and compassionate care to women who have been diagnosed with gynecologic cancer. It is a privilege to serve them through their entire cancer journey."

Commission on Cancer Accredited

Commission on Cancer Accredited

As an accredited program, we're dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for people with cancer. Our team is committed to serving our patients and community by reducing the incidence of cancer and ensuring access to screening, early detection, treatment and quality care.

ACS Cancer Program
Surgical Expertise

Surgical Expertise

Our gynecologic cancer surgeons offer expert surgical care, personalized to a woman’s specific needs, using the full spectrum of surgical techniques, both traditional open surgery and minimally invasive surgery, and including the advanced robotic (da Vinci®) surgical system.

Carilion Clinic Outpatient Infusion Center

Outpatient Infusion Center

Carilion Clinic provides infusion therapy for patients in comfortable outpatient settings designed for quiet and calm during sessions.

About Our Outpatient Infusion Center
Carilion Cancer Genetics

Carilion Cancer Genetics

Hereditary cancer develops because of a genetic mutation, passed down from a parent to a child. It is important to identify families with hereditary susceptibility to cancer because they can take steps to reduce their risk or prevent cancer from occurring.

About Our Genetics Program
Carilion Cancer Survivorship Program

Carilion Cancer Survivorship Program

The Carilion Clinic Cancer Survivorship Program seeks to positively contribute to the health and well-being of cancer survivors from the time of diagnosis until the end of life, through the coordinated and collective effort of communities, public and private organizations, and individuals.

About Our Survivorship Program
Carilion Palliative Care

Carilion Palliative Care

At Carilion Clinic, we offer palliative and supportive care services to improve the quality of life for any patient, regardless of where they are in the treatment course. One of our doctors, Janet Osborne, MD, is board-certified in both gynecologic oncology and palliative medicine.

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Commission on Cancer Accredited

Commission on Cancer Accredited

As an accredited program, we're dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for people with cancer. Our team is committed to serving our patients and community by reducing the incidence of cancer and ensuring access to screening, early detection, treatment and quality care.

ACS Cancer Program
Surgical Expertise

Surgical Expertise

Our gynecologic cancer surgeons offer expert surgical care, personalized to a woman’s specific needs, using the full spectrum of surgical techniques, both traditional open surgery and minimally invasive surgery, and including the advanced robotic (da Vinci®) surgical system.

Carilion Clinic Outpatient Infusion Center

Outpatient Infusion Center

Carilion Clinic provides infusion therapy for patients in comfortable outpatient settings designed for quiet and calm during sessions.

About Our Outpatient Infusion Center
Carilion Cancer Genetics

Carilion Cancer Genetics

Hereditary cancer develops because of a genetic mutation, passed down from a parent to a child. It is important to identify families with hereditary susceptibility to cancer because they can take steps to reduce their risk or prevent cancer from occurring.

About Our Genetics Program
Carilion Cancer Survivorship Program

Carilion Cancer Survivorship Program

The Carilion Clinic Cancer Survivorship Program seeks to positively contribute to the health and well-being of cancer survivors from the time of diagnosis until the end of life, through the coordinated and collective effort of communities, public and private organizations, and individuals.

About Our Survivorship Program
Carilion Palliative Care

Carilion Palliative Care

At Carilion Clinic, we offer palliative and supportive care services to improve the quality of life for any patient, regardless of where they are in the treatment course. One of our doctors, Janet Osborne, MD, is board-certified in both gynecologic oncology and palliative medicine.

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Personalized

Personalized

Personalized, patient-centered care for women.

Experienced

Experienced

Our team sees hundreds of patients annually.

Evidence-based

Evidence-based

Multidisciplinary and evidence-based patient care.

Personalized

Personalized

Personalized, patient-centered care for women.

Experienced

Experienced

Our team sees hundreds of patients annually.

Evidence-based

Evidence-based

Multidisciplinary and evidence-based patient care.

Need more information?

Patient and Family Resources

Because every patient is unique, our multidisciplinary team of gynecologic cancer surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, radiation oncologists, oncology nurses, and research coordinators provide compassionate, and personalized care. Here are some trusted resources to help you learn more.

Understanding Cancer

Gynecologic Cancers

Gynecologic Cancer Basics

The Foundation for Women's Cancer site provides important information to help you understand the types of gynecological cancer.

Risk and Prevention

Understanding your risk for cancer

Understand the Risk and Prevention of Cancer

How to recognize the signs of cancer and to schedule appropriate screenings with your primary care doctor.

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Awards and Associations

  • BRCA 1 and 2
  • Cervical cancer
  • Endometrial cancer
  • Endometrial intra-epithelial neoplasia / CAH
  • Fallopian Tube cancer
  • Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia
  • High grade dysplasia of the cervix, vulva and vagina
  • Lynch Syndrome
  • Ovarian cancer
  • Ovarian, fallopian tube and primary peritoneal cancer
  • Uterine cancer
  • Vaginal cancer
  • Vulvar cancer

Conditions Treated

  • BRCA 1 and 2
  • Cervical cancer
  • Endometrial cancer
  • Endometrial intra-epithelial neoplasia / CAH
  • Fallopian Tube cancer
  • Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia
  • High grade dysplasia of the cervix, vulva and vagina
  • Lynch Syndrome
  • Ovarian cancer
  • Ovarian, fallopian tube and primary peritoneal cancer
  • Uterine cancer
  • Vaginal cancer
  • Vulvar cancer

Treatment Options

  • Cervical conization
  • Chemotherapy
  • Clinical Trials
  • Colposcopy
  • Coordination with radiation oncology services
  • Cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC
  • da Vinci Robotic Surgery
  • Dilation and curettage (D&C)/Hysteroscopy
  • Exploratory laporotomy with tumor debulking
  • Fertility preservation in cancer treatment
  • Immunotherapy
  • Laparoscopy (minimally invasive surgery)
  • LEEP
  • Multidisciplinary surgical and non-surgical cancer care
  • Open and radical abdominal and pelvic surgery
  • Radical and reconstructive vulvar and vaginal surgery
  • Robotic total hysterectomy
  • Salpingo-oophorectomy
  • Staging and sentinel node mapping
  • Total abdominal hysterectomy/staging
  • Vaginal ablation
  • Vulvectomy
Carilion Cancer Care

Gynecologic Cancers

Erin J. Saks, MDErin J. Saks, MDChief, Gynecologic Cancers

"I have dedicated my life to the delivery of cutting-edge, comprehensive, and compassionate care to women who have been diagnosed with gynecologic cancer. It is a privilege to serve them through their entire cancer journey."

Commission on Cancer Accredited

Commission on Cancer Accredited

As an accredited program, we're dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for people with cancer. Our team is committed to serving our patients and community by reducing the incidence of cancer and ensuring access to screening, early detection, treatment and quality care.

ACS Cancer Program
Surgical Expertise

Surgical Expertise

Our gynecologic cancer surgeons offer expert surgical care, personalized to a woman’s specific needs, using the full spectrum of surgical techniques, both traditional open surgery and minimally invasive surgery, and including the advanced robotic (da Vinci®) surgical system.

Carilion Clinic Outpatient Infusion Center

Outpatient Infusion Center

Carilion Clinic provides infusion therapy for patients in comfortable outpatient settings designed for quiet and calm during sessions.

About Our Outpatient Infusion Center
Carilion Cancer Genetics

Carilion Cancer Genetics

Hereditary cancer develops because of a genetic mutation, passed down from a parent to a child. It is important to identify families with hereditary susceptibility to cancer because they can take steps to reduce their risk or prevent cancer from occurring.

About Our Genetics Program
Carilion Cancer Survivorship Program

Carilion Cancer Survivorship Program

The Carilion Clinic Cancer Survivorship Program seeks to positively contribute to the health and well-being of cancer survivors from the time of diagnosis until the end of life, through the coordinated and collective effort of communities, public and private organizations, and individuals.

About Our Survivorship Program
Carilion Palliative Care

Carilion Palliative Care

At Carilion Clinic, we offer palliative and supportive care services to improve the quality of life for any patient, regardless of where they are in the treatment course. One of our doctors, Janet Osborne, MD, is board-certified in both gynecologic oncology and palliative medicine.

left-arrowyears-left-arrow in cvi-cancer care
Commission on Cancer Accredited

Commission on Cancer Accredited

As an accredited program, we're dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for people with cancer. Our team is committed to serving our patients and community by reducing the incidence of cancer and ensuring access to screening, early detection, treatment and quality care.

ACS Cancer Program
Surgical Expertise

Surgical Expertise

Our gynecologic cancer surgeons offer expert surgical care, personalized to a woman’s specific needs, using the full spectrum of surgical techniques, both traditional open surgery and minimally invasive surgery, and including the advanced robotic (da Vinci®) surgical system.

Carilion Clinic Outpatient Infusion Center

Outpatient Infusion Center

Carilion Clinic provides infusion therapy for patients in comfortable outpatient settings designed for quiet and calm during sessions.

About Our Outpatient Infusion Center
Carilion Cancer Genetics

Carilion Cancer Genetics

Hereditary cancer develops because of a genetic mutation, passed down from a parent to a child. It is important to identify families with hereditary susceptibility to cancer because they can take steps to reduce their risk or prevent cancer from occurring.

About Our Genetics Program
Carilion Cancer Survivorship Program

Carilion Cancer Survivorship Program

The Carilion Clinic Cancer Survivorship Program seeks to positively contribute to the health and well-being of cancer survivors from the time of diagnosis until the end of life, through the coordinated and collective effort of communities, public and private organizations, and individuals.

About Our Survivorship Program
Carilion Palliative Care

Carilion Palliative Care

At Carilion Clinic, we offer palliative and supportive care services to improve the quality of life for any patient, regardless of where they are in the treatment course. One of our doctors, Janet Osborne, MD, is board-certified in both gynecologic oncology and palliative medicine.

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Personalized

Personalized

Personalized, patient-centered care for women.

Experienced

Experienced

Our team sees hundreds of patients annually.

Evidence-based

Evidence-based

Multidisciplinary and evidence-based patient care.

Need more information?

Patient and Family Resources

Because every patient is unique, our multidisciplinary team of gynecologic cancer surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, radiation oncologists, oncology nurses, and research coordinators provide compassionate, and personalized care. Here are some trusted resources to help you learn more.

Understanding Cancer

Gynecologic Cancers

Gynecologic Cancer Basics

The Foundation for Women's Cancer site provides important information to help you understand the types of gynecological cancer.

Risk and Prevention

Understanding your risk for cancer

Understand the Risk and Prevention of Cancer

How to recognize the signs of cancer and to schedule appropriate screenings with your primary care doctor.

Patient and Family Resources

Because every patient is unique, our multidisciplinary team of gynecologic cancer surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, radiation oncologists, oncology nurses, and research coordinators provide compassionate, and personalized care. Here are some trusted resources to help you learn more.

Understanding Cancer

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Gynecologic Cancers

Gynecologic Cancer Basics

The Foundation for Women's Cancer site provides important information to help you understand the types of gynecological cancer.

Risk and Prevention

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Understanding your risk for cancer

Understand the Risk and Prevention of Cancer

How to recognize the signs of cancer and to schedule appropriate screenings with your primary care doctor.

Proud of our

Awards and Associations

Proud of our

Awards and Associations

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