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Cancer Center at St. Luke's

General information, physician referral service, classes, and more!
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Advances in Cervical Cancer Treatment at St. Luke’s

Testing, such as PAP smears, has led to a decrease in cervical cancer. These tests can find lesions before they become cancerous.

To treat early cervical cancer, doctors typically remove...

The cervix
The uterus
The surrounding tissues and lymph nodes

Since this cancer may appear in young women, the Gynecologic Oncology Program at St. Luke's offers patients surgery that allows them to preserve the uterus and ovaries for pregnancy. Surgeons only remove...

The cervix
Pelvic lymph nodes

David F. Silver, MD, Cancer Care Associates

Fellowship trained and board certified in gynecologic oncology
Medical degree, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA
Residency, The Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Fellowship, Roswell Park Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY
Additional training in radical pelvic tumor resection, Leipzig, Germany
Additional training in advanced gynecologic laparoscopy, Las Vegas, Nevada

St. Luke’s Women’s Cancer Counselor

Susan Toohey, MEd, MA

For women with breast, ovarian, uterine or cervical cancers, the St. Luke’s Woman’s Cancer Counselor is ready to offer emotional support during diagnosis and treatment and serve as a patient/family resource throughout the continuum of care. The St. Luke’s Woman’s Cancer Counselor:

Serves as an advocate for patients
Provides counseling support to patients and family members
Helps during diagnosis and treatment
Facilitates the St. Luke’s Active Pink Support Group for women with breast cancer
Makes links to services and community agencies, including transportation as available
Helps with the completion of disability and other insurance forms, as needed