Gynecologic Cancers

First, at Hoag you are not alone. A cancer diagnosis is the start of a significant journey for you, your family and caregivers and we are with you every step of the way. Hoag’s world-class expertise, leading-edge technology and the latest in diagnostic and treatment options for cancer are enhanced by our rich array of empowering resources and services to prepare, assist and comfort you before, during and after cancer treatment.

Patient and Family Orientation

We encourage you and your family to join our virtual patient and family orientation class to learn more about Hoag Family Cancer Institute. The class provides information, support and will address questions to help you better prepare for your cancer journey.

Orientations are held the 4th Tuesday of each month from 1 – 2 PM via ZOOM meeting.

Contact us with any questions at (949) 722-6237.

Supportive Care & Survivorship Program

The supportive care and survivorship program at Hoag Family Cancer Institute provides care to enhance your quality of life throughout all stages of treatment and recovery. Our supportive care team provides a dedicated nurse navigator, expert pain and symptom management, tools for your mental and physical wellbeing, and so much more. Our goal is to address your changing needs and support you through your cancer treatment and beyond. Below is a full list of our services:

• Questions for Your Physician About Gynecologic Cancer

• Clinical Nurse Navigators

• Hoag Cancer Prevention, High Risk & Early Detection Network

  • FORCE – Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered is an online advocacy/support community.

• Hoag’s Richard J. Flamson Hereditary Program– Genetic Assessment & Testing

• Cancer & Fertility

• Support Groups

• Family, Friends & Work

• Workshops for Well-Being

• Nutrition Services

• Counseling Services

• Hoag Smoking Cessation Program

• Pain & Symptom Management

• Image Appearance Enhancement Program

• Hoag Rehabilitation Services

• Oncology Massage & Reiki

• Art For the Soul Program

• Spiritual Care Services

• Staying Centered While at Home

• Financial Navigation

Donations

Support services are provided without fees to patients who receive their care at Hoag, thanks to community support. If you would like to make a gift of any amount to help ensure the availability of these valuable services, click here.

Hoag is committed to leading the way in state-of-the-art technologies and advanced treatment options. Part of this commitment includes groundbreaking clinical research with the goal of helping patients live longer, healthier lives. Our Cancer Research Program is currently involved in over 100 different trials. These trials focus on immunotherapy, cell therapy, molecular therapy and radiation therapy. As a matter of fact, Hoag was the first hospital in Orange County to offer cell therapy for solid tumors.

Hoag’s Cell Therapy Program will conduct several cell therapy clinical trials, contributing to the development of promising new therapies for some of cancer’s most advanced diseases.

Hoag’s Molecular Imaging & Therapy Program is the only program of its kind in Orange County that builds upon Hoag’s personalized, science-based approach to cancer care. Hoag is helping pioneer the most sensitive imaging methods to date, advancing research and applications of molecular imaging and therapy in the treatment of cancer patients. These trials are expected to play a significant role in cancer detection, individualized treatment and drug development. The future of cancer detection and therapy is offered today at Hoag.

Through carefully planned clinical trials, researchers evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new ways to diagnose, treat and prevent diseases or conditions. Treatments studied in clinical trials might be new drugs or new combinations of drugs, new surgical procedures or devices, or new ways to use existing treatments.

Below are links to our current gynecologic cancer clinical trials. Contact us to see if a trial is right for you by calling (949) 536-7332.

• Cervical Cancer Clinical Trials

• Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trials

• Uterine Cancer Clinical Trials

• Vaginal Cancer Clinical Trials

• ​Vulvar Cancer Clinical Trials

At Hoag, our clinical research team is committed to excellence in research and a continuing commitment to protect the interests and well-being of patients.

For more than 25 years, Hoag's fellowship-trained gynecologic oncologists have cared for more women with female cancers on a yearly basis than any other practice in Orange County. We are the leaders in Southern California for treating all gynecologic cancers, in an intimate and inclusive setting.

No other group provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for gynecologic cancer —and access to clinical trials— all within the same practice. That means better continuity of care, state-of the art treatment including the latest robotic and advanced endoscopic surgical techniques, and more convenience for patients at a vulnerable time in their lives. We even usher you toward a better quality of life for follow-up and rehabilitative care after treatment is finished.

Hoag’s Precision Medicine Program combines genomics and genetics to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases. Using the latest advances in genomic technologies, targeted therapies and research, our precision medicine program brings together a multidisciplinary team, including a robust genetic counseling group of experts, to provide patients with the latest in innovation and technology.

Meet the Precision Medicine Team.

Hoag Family Cancer Institute provides a dedicated team of genetic counselors that offer hereditary cancer assessment, offering risk assessment and genetic cancer testing to those with a personal or family history of cancer.

Learn more and meet the team.

Being diagnosed with cancer can feel overwhelming at times. Many patients and their families need help with coping and can benefit from supportive counseling. Oncology Clinical Social Workers are available to provide emotional and practical support during all stages of cancer including diagnosis, treatment and post-treatment survivorship.

Find out more and meet our team.

Hoag Family Cancer Institute dietitians work closely with patients’ physicians, nurses, therapists, and social workers to ensure complete care.

Find out more and meet our team.