Gynecologic Oncology Services

ProHealth Care's gynecologic oncology program in Southeast Wisconsin offers leading-edge, specialized cancer care for women with diseases of the reproductive system – including cervical, ovarian and uterine cancer. Led by Janet Drake, MD, a board certified, fellowship-trained gynecologic oncologist, women in this program have access to this highly respected gynecologic cancer specialist, offering expertise across a broad range of these diseases. Our exceptional support staff include nurses who focus on caring for women diagnosed with a GYN cancer, offering personalized care and advanced treatments.

GYN Cancer Practitioners

ProHealth Care embraces the idea of a team approach to gynecologic cancer care where all physician specialists and clinical staff meet together to review each woman's care and agree on the best cancer treatment options. Dr. Janet Drake works closely with other physicians such as OB/GYNs, urogynecologists, medical and radiation oncologists, and integrative medicine specialists.

Other members of the GYN cancer physician team include:

• Pathologists with extensive experience in diagnosing gynecologic cancers
• Radiologists with expertise in pelvic imaging
• Medical oncologists who specialize in GYN chemotherapy options
• Radiation oncologists experienced in advanced therapies

GYN Cancer Technology

We offer highly specialized cancer technology, often available only in world-class teaching and research centers, to diagnose and treat GYN cancers.

Advanced GYN cancer technology includes:

• The daVinci Robotic Surgical System for performing complicated surgical procedures.
• CyberKnife cancer treatment offering a very precise form of radiation treatment and only available at about 150 cancer centers worldwide.
• CT/PET scans, producing high-resolution, non invasive images that offer important information in diagnosing a GYN cancer.

Additional GYN Cancer Programs

• Receive access to specialized cancer research opportunities for the best chance of beating gynecologic cancer.
• Collaboration with the Cancer Genetic Risk Assessment Program is designed to evaluate your risk for certain GYN cancers based on heredity and other related factors. The program includes education, individualized risk assessment, screening and cancer detection at its earliest stage when successful treatment is greatest.
• We can also provide an integrated alternative, holistic healing approach to cancer care that includes therapies such as acupuncture, essential oils, guided imagery, yoga and more.

Why choose us for your Gynecologic Oncology care?

Janet Drake, MD, Gynecologic Oncologist, has extensive experience in this sub-specialty of women's health and has earned many awards and honors throughout her career. She has strong interest in advanced GYN oncology research, looks for a collaborative approach with referring physicians and creates a healing environment for women and staff.

• Listen to Dr. Drake's Live Discussions
  • HPV Vaccine Discussion  
  • Ovarian, Cervical & Uterine Cancer plus Treatment Discussion
    
• The physician team meets to discuss individual GYN cancer cases and carefully considers the best treatment plan for each woman. This multidisciplinary approach gives patients multiple second opinions representing a variety of medical specialists.
• Advanced treatment options to fit each woman's needs. GYN cancer treatment can include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Early stage cancers are often treated with surgery alone. ProHealth Care is committed to maintaining a woman's quality of life and minimizing any potential side effects.
• State-of-the-art advanced technology for cancer diagnosis and treatment.
• Specialized clinical cancer research opportunities offering access to new therapies.
• Waukesha Memorial Hospital received the Top 100 Hospitals award from Thomson Reuters for excellence in outcomes, patient safety, satisfaction and more!
• The Regional Cancer Center at Waukesha Memorial Hospital is among 14 hospitals in the nation to receive a grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to expand its cancer research program, supportive care services and provide state-of-the-art cancer care to underserved populations.

Learn more about Gynecologic Oncology services

• More Information / Appointments:  (262) 928-2594
• Cancer Information Line:  (877) 398-7878
• Look up more information on gynecological cancers in our health encyclopedia.
• Learn about other ProHealth Care services for Women's Health.