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St. Vincent Hospital’s Regional Cancer Center has been
accredited as a comprehensive community hospital program since
1958. We feature the latest diagnostics; treatment technologies;
and talented, caring physicians who are skilled and knowledgeable
in the most advanced research protocols.
We
use the same leading-edge cancer treatment methods used in
nationally recognized cancer centers, and we have been recognized
nationally as a Community Cancer Oncology Program (CCOP) leader
in
cancer research.
Trust
the experts at St. Vincent’s Regional
Cancer Center and Prevea Clinic for a full range of state-of-the-art
cancer services in one convenient location that is close to home.
Commonly
asked questions:
What
are gynecologic cancers?
Gynecologic
cancers are the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal
cells originating in female reproductive organs, including
the cervix, ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes, vagina and
vulva.
Who is at risk?
All woman are at risk for developing gynecologic cancers. Every
year approximately 82,000 women in the United States are diagnosed
with cancers of the reproductive organs.
Can gynecologic cancers be prevented?
Diet, exercise and lifestyle choices play significant roles in
the prevention of cancer. Additionally, knowing your family history
can
increase your chance of early diagnosis and can help you take preventive
action. Screenings and self-examinations conducted regularly can
result in the detection of certain gynecologic cancers in their
earliest stages, when treatment is more successful.
How are gynecologic cancers treated?
Gynecologic cancers are treated using one or more of the following
options:
• Surgery
• Radiation therapy
• Chemotherapy
• Clinical trial participation
Who should treat gynecologic cancers?
A cancer specialist, such as a gynecologic oncologist, should treat gynecologic
cancers. A gynecologic oncologist is a board eligible or board certified
obstetrician/gynecologist who has an additional three to four years of specialized training
in treating gynecologic cancers
from an American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology-approved program.
St. Vincent Hospital and Prevea Clinic are pleased to provide a gynecologic
oncologist to complete our comprehensive cancer care program.
Jonathan
E. Tammela, MD
Board Certified in Gynecologic Oncology
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| Dr.
Tammela joins the staff of St. Vincent’s Regional
Cancer Center and Prevea Clinic. A native of Toronto, Ontario,
Canada, |
Dr.
Tammela earned his medical degree from Indiana University
School of Medicine in Indianapolis. Dr. Tammela went on to complete a residency
in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Florida at Jacksonville.
He then completed a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at Roswell Park
Cancer Institute in Buffalo, N.Y. He is a candidate member of the Society
of Gynecologic Oncologists and the American College of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists.
Dr. Tammela can be reached at (920) 433-8389
St. Vincent Hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center, Bellin Health Hospital Center 2006 Annual Report
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