Request a Gynecologic Oncologist
If your physician suspects you may have ovarian cancer, ask for a referral to a gynecologic oncologist.
Over the past two decades, research has shown that referral to a gynecologic oncologist is one of the top factors in increasing ovarian cancer survival rates, as well as decreasing rates of recurrence.
The improved survival rate of women whose surgeries are performed by gynecologic oncologists is a result of their tendency to perform more aggressive surgical techniques, and consequently realize more optimal outcomes. Treatment by a physician other than a gynecologic oncologist can lead to compromises in care and survival, and increased costs due to unnecessary and inadequate procedures and treatment.