Gynecologic Cancer

Gynecologic Cancer: Disease Management Team

Medicine

Carol Aghajanian Chief, Gynecologic Medical Oncology Service	Martee L. Hensley	Noah D. Kauff Director, Ovarian Cancer Screening and Prevention, Gynecology Service, Department of Surgery	Jason A. Konner
Stuart M. Lichtman	Paul Sabbatini Deputy Physician-in-Chief for Clinical Research	Nancy E. Mills	David R. Spriggs Head, Division of Solid Tumor Oncology; Winthrop Rockefeller Chair of Medical Oncology
Katherine M. Bell-McGuinn	William P. Tew	Vicky Makker	Roisin E. O'Cearbhaill

Pathology

Kay J. Park, MD

Kay J. Park

Program Director, Oncologic Surgical Pathology Fellowship

Robert Soslow, MD

Robert Soslow

Director, Gynecologic Pathology; Director, Gynecologic Pathology Fellowship Program

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Jeanne Carter, PhD

Jeanne Carter

Radiation Oncology

Kaled M. Alektiar, MD

Kaled M. Alektiar

Pictured: Boris Mychalczak

Borys R. Mychalczak

Chief, Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Sleepy Hollow

Radiology

Oguz Akin Director, Genitourinary Radiology; Director, Body MRI	Hedvig Hricak Chair, Department of Radiology; Carroll and Milton Petrie Chair	Svetlana Mironov	Harpreet K. Pannu
Debra Sarasohn

Surgery

Nadeem R. Abu-Rustum Vice Chair for Technology Development, Department of Surgery; Director, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Gynecology Service; Chair, Surgical Quality Assessment	Richard R. Barakat Vice Chair, Clinical Activities, Department of Surgery; Chief, Gynecology Service; Ronald O. Perelman Chair in Gynecologic Surgery	Carol L. Brown Director, Office of Diversity Programs in Clinical Care, Research, and Training	Jeanne Carter
Mercedes Castiel	Dennis S. Chi Deputy Chief, Gynecology Service; Director, Fellowship Program, Gynecology Service; Co-Director, Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery	Deborah J. Goldfrank Head, General Gynecology	Elizabeth Jewell
Noah D. Kauff Director, Ovarian Cancer Screening and Prevention, Gynecology Service, Department of Surgery	Maureen Killackey Deputy Physician-in-Chief and Medical Director, MSKCC Regional Care Network	Mario M. Leitao, Jr. Co-Director, Robotic Surgery	Yukio Sonoda
Ginger J. Gardner

assessment (uh-SES-ment)

In healthcare, a process used to learn about a patient’s condition. This may include a complete medical history, medical tests, a physical exam, a test of learning skills, tests to find out if the patient is able to carry out the tasks of daily living, a mental health evaluation, and a review of social support and community resources available to the patient.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

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.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

cancer screening

Clinical testing designed to identify the presence of a specific cancer in an asymptomatic individual or population thought to be at risk of that specific cancer. The intent is to find cancers at the earliest possible stage in their development, in order to improve the chances for disease cure.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

clinical (KLIH-nih-kul)

Having to do with the examination and treatment of patients.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

gynecologic (GY-neh-kuh-LAH-jik)

Having to do with the female reproductive tract (including the cervix, endometrium, fallopian tubes, ovaries, uterus, and vagina).

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

MRI

A procedure in which radio waves and a powerful magnet linked to a computer are used to create detailed pictures of areas inside the body. These pictures can show the difference between normal and diseased tissue. MRI makes better images of organs and soft tissue than other scanning techniques, such as computed tomography (CT) or x-ray. MRI is especially useful for imaging the brain, the spine, the soft tissue of joints, and the inside of bones. Also called magnetic resonance imaging, NMRI, and nuclear magnetic resonance imaging.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

Network

A group of physicians, specialists, hospitals, outpatient centers, pharmacies, and other providers who has signed a contract with an insurance company to provide healthcare services to their subscribers.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

oncology (on-KAH-loh-jee)

The study of cancer.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

ovarian (oh-VAYR-ee-un)

Having to do with the ovaries, the female reproductive glands in which the ova (eggs) are formed. The ovaries are located in the pelvis, one on each side of the uterus.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

pelvic (PEL-vik)

Having to do with the pelvis (the lower part of the abdomen located between the hip bones).

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

prevention (pree-VEN-shun)

In medicine, action taken to decrease the chance of getting a disease or condition. For example, cancer prevention includes avoiding risk factors (such as smoking, obesity, lack of exercise, and radiation exposure) and increasing protective factors (such as getting regular physical activity, staying at a healthy weight, and having a healthy diet).

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

radiation (RAY-dee-AY-shun)

Energy released in the form of particle or electromagnetic waves. Common sources of radiation include radon gas, cosmic rays from outer space, medical x-rays, and energy given off by a radioisotope (unstable form of a chemical element that releases radiation as it breaks down and becomes more stable).

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

reconstructive surgery (REE-kun-STRUK-tiv SER-juh-ree)

Surgery that is done to reshape or rebuild (reconstruct) a part of the body changed by previous surgery.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

regional (REE-juh-nul)

In oncology, describes the body area right around a tumor.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

screening (SKREE-ning)

Checking for disease when there are no symptoms. Since screening may find diseases at an early stage, there may be a better chance of curing the disease. Examples of cancer screening tests are the mammogram (breast), colonoscopy (colon), and the Pap test and HPV test (cervix). Screening can also include checking for a person’s risk of developing an inherited disease by doing a genetic test.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

solid tumor (SAH-lid TOO-mer)

An abnormal mass of tissue that usually does not contain cysts or liquid areas. Solid tumors may be benign (not cancer), or malignant (cancer). Different types of solid tumors are named for the type of cells that form them. Examples of solid tumors are sarcomas, carcinomas, and lymphomas. Leukemias (cancers of the blood) generally do not form solid tumors.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

surgery (SER-juh-ree)

A procedure to remove or repair a part of the body or to find out whether disease is present. An operation.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)