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Gynecologic Cancers Resources
There are a number of resources available to our patients with gynecologic cancers. These resources include educational information as well as support services and resources.
Managing the Side Effects of Gynecologic Cancer Treatment
Estrogen-lowering aromatase inhibitors are frequently prescribed to women with ovarian and uterine cancers. New research sheds light on how side effects impact these patients. Continue reading this article.
Learn more about managing the side effects from cancer and cancer treatment in Mind, Body and Side Effects
Educational Information
For more information on the basics of cancer, gynecologic cancer types, tests and procedures, and various treatments, among other topics, visit the following trusted sites:
- Michigan Medicine Health Library
- American Cancer Society
- National Cancer Institute
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines for Patients
Information for Rogel Cancer Center Patients
Download/print the Gynecologic Oncology Patient Handbook [pdf]. This document is intended as a guide for our patients.
Support Services & Resources
For supportive services and resources in the Michigan Medicine system, local community, as well as national networks and organizations, below are helpful sites:
Michigan Medicine Resources
Community and National Resources
- Michigan Oncology Quality Consortium Ovarian Cancer Resources
- Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance
- Michigan Ovarian Cancer Science and Innovation Consortium
- Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor
- American Cancer Society
- National Cancer Institute
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network Patient and Caregiver Resources
- Association of Cancer Online Resources discussion groups for patients and families
- GYN-ONC is the email discussion group for gynecologic cancer patients and families OVARIAN is the email discussion group for ovarian cancer patients and families
Fertility Preservation
Patients who have not begun their cancer treatment can explore fertility preservation options at the Briarwood Center for Reproductive Medicine. Ours is the only clinic in Michigan offering comprehensive care for cancer patients.
Genetics / Risk Evaluation
Two genes, BRCA1 and BRCA2, are known to dramatically increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer in her lifetime. If there are a number of family members who have had instances of breast, ovarian, colon, prostate, stomach and/or pancreatic cancer, you may be a candidate for genetic screening in our Breast & Ovarian Risk Evaluation Program.