Gynecologic cancer treatment

Gynecologic cancers begin in a woman’s reproductive system. At Aurora BayCare Medical Center, leading experts specialize in diagnosing these cancers early, when they are most curable. They develop personalized treatment options to quickly get you on the road to recovery.

Reproductive cancers: Why choose Aurora BayCare Medical Center?

Our gynecologic oncologists treat the full range of cancers of the female reproductive system with precise diagnosis and care. Program highlights include:

• Highly trained cancer specialists: A board-certified gynecologic oncologist leads our team of specialists. This expertise means your team is qualified to detect and treat even the most complicated gynecologic cancers.
• Leading-edge treatments: We offer the most advanced therapies for reproductive cancers. Our surgeons are experts in complex operations, including robot-assisted minimally invasive procedures that remove cancer and help preserve fertility. We also use specialized treatments such as intraperitoneal (IP) chemotherapy. This treatment targets cancer-destroying drugs directly to the abdomen.
• Single-day care: You’ll see all the cancer specialists devoted to your treatment in a single day. Our team works together on your personalized treatment plan in our Multidisciplinary Cancer Clinic. There’s no need to schedule separate visits, so your treatment begins right away.
• Nationally recognized cancer care: The Commission on Cancer, a group that works to improve cancer care and survival nationally, has accredited our cancer care program. This designation means that our program meets or exceeds national standards for diagnosis and treatment.

Gynecologic cancer treatment and services

You can count on our gynecologic cancer experts for accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment for all reproductive cancers. We treat:

• Cervical cancer, which starts in the cervix (the entrance to the uterus). Cervical cancer is largely preventable with the HPV vaccine.
• Ovarian cancer, which grows on the ovaries. These female organs secrete hormones and produce eggs for fertilization.
• Uterine cancer, which begins in the uterus (womb). Also known as endometrial cancer, it develops in the uterine lining and is the most common reproductive cancer.
• Vaginal cancer, which starts in the tissue of the vagina (also known as the birth canal). Vaginal cancer is rare.
• Vulvar cancer, which is cancer that grows on the outer skin of the vagina, known as the vulva. The HPV vaccine may prevent vulvar cancer.

Our specialists diagnose and treat these cancers with precision and compassion. Here, you’ll find:

Expert diagnosis

Our board-certified, fellowship-trained gynecologic oncologists have years of experience in diagnosing female cancers. Certification and training makes them experts in pinpointing the exact cancer location and developing advanced treatment plans that fight these tumors.

Advanced gynecologic cancer treatments

You have treatment options in our gynecologic cancer care program. We offer:

• Robotic surgery: Our surgeons use robotic equipment to find and remove cancer with movements more precise than their own hands can make. This precision helps remove all cancerous tissue and may help preserve fertility. We are part of the first health care system in Wisconsin to perform robotic surgery for reproductive cancers.
• Intraperitoneal (IP) chemotherapy: This specialized treatment delivers chemotherapy directly into the abdomen, closest to the cancer cells. Our gynecologic oncologists are experts in providing this proven therapy, which is not offered routinely.
• Treatments based on science: We are researchers with the national Gynecologic Oncology Group, now known as the GOG Foundation. We lead clinical trials and regularly review cancer research, ensuring that you can access the latest reproductive cancer treatments right here.

Multidisciplinary cancer clinic

You’ll meet with our cancer care experts in a single visit to our Multidisciplinary Cancer Clinic. There’s no need to schedule multiple appointments or wait for treatment to begin. Your nurse navigator is with you throughout treatment to ensure that you have the information and resources you need.

Complementary medicine services

Your treatment plan includes access to complementary medicine services. These integrative wellness therapies help you feel your best during treatment and recovery.

Meet our gynecologic surgeons

Peter R. Johnson, MD, a board-certified and fellowship-trained gynecologic surgeon, is an expert at performing complex women’s cancer surgeries.

Elizabeth L. Dickson Michelson, MD, is a fellowship-trained gynecologic oncologist. She is providing expert care at Aurora BayCare Medical Center® in Green Bay and Aurora Health Center in Neenah. Learn more about Dr. Elizabeth L. Dickson Michelson.

Request an appointment

Learn more about women’s cancer treatment options at Aurora BayCare. Request an appointment with a gynecologic cancer specialist.