On Cancer: Meet Gynecologic Surgeon Nadeem Abu-Rustum

By Memorial Sloan-Kettering | Monday, October 22, 2012

Nadeem Abu-Rustum, Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery for the Gynecology Service, discusses how the gynecologic cancer care team treats each woman with an individualized approach tailored to her needs.

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Submitted by Lisa Spatola - Salemi | Thursday, October 25, 2012 - 6:22 PM.

I wastold I had the beginnings of Overian cancer and I should see an Oncologist to have a hysterectomy. i need to come in ASAP to see an Oncologist Gynocologist. i wold like to see Nadeen R. Abu-Rustum. If this is his specialty.

Submitted by Memorial Sloan-Kettering | Friday, October 26, 2012 - 9:01 AM.

Thank you for reaching out. If you would like to make an appointment with a Memorial Sloan-Kettering physician, please call our Physician Referral Service at 800-525-2225.

Submitted by Maureen Rosati | Tuesday, November 6, 2012 - 1:29 PM.

Dr. Abu-Rustum performed a total hysterectomy on me in June utilizing the laparoscopic technique and sentinel lymph node mapping. I felt so confident in his expertise and he did a fabulous job. I was totally impressed with the care I received. I myself am a nurse and am very concerned about receiving the best care possible. I totally recommend him. He even reassured me and I will never forget his words " this is curable" . I am scheduled for a follow up visit with him in January after my primary treatment regime is completed.

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cancer (KAN-ser)

A term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and can invade nearby tissues. Cancer cells can also spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems. There are several main types of cancer. Carcinoma is a cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs. Sarcoma is a cancer that begins in bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue. Leukemia is a cancer that starts in blood-forming tissue such as the bone marrow, and causes large numbers of abnormal blood cells to be produced and enter the blood. Lymphoma and multiple myeloma are cancers that begin in the cells of the immune system. Central nervous system cancers are cancers that begin in the tissues of the brain and spinal cord. Also called malignancy.