University Gynecologic Oncology Services

Overview

The board-certified gynecologic oncologists at the University of Tennessee Medical Center Cancer Institute are dedicated to providing expert, compassionate care for patients with gynecologic cancers.

The University of Tennessee Medical Center offers women access to an entire team of cancer specialists focused on the care of gynecologic cancers led by board certified gynecologic oncologist, Larry C. Kilgore, MD.

Services

The gynecologic cancers we treat include:

We also offer genetic testing.

At University Gynecologic Oncology, women have access to advanced diagnostic and treatment options including:

Surgical options include traditional procedures as well as advanced minimally invasive robotic surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System. No matter the type of procedure, the gynecologic oncologists at the medical center have the necessary knowledge and skills for optimal surgical outcomes.

Our gynecologic oncologists also manage the administration of chemotherapy and provide continuity of care for their patients.

At the medical center, cutting-edge treatment is offered to patients along with opportunities to participate in National Cancer Institute and pharmaceutical clinical trials.

Gynecologic oncologists also manage the administration of chemotherapy and provide continuity of care for their patients. At the medical center, cutting-edge treatment is offered to patients along with opportunities to participate in National Cancer Institute and pharmaceutical clinical trials. Intraperitoneal chemotherapy is available and utilized for appropriate patients to provide the best possible outcome. The gynecologic oncologists also collaborate with radiation oncologists to provide advanced radiation therapy including external beam radiation and high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy.

Because gynecologic cancers can have a wide range of physical and emotional effects, we offer multi-dimensional services to strengthen mind, body, and soul for our patients and their families.

Clinical Trials

 Clinical trials are research studies made available to patients that offer the newest treatments and test new ways to prevent, detect, diagnose and treat diseases. For more information, visit Clinical Trials or call 865-305-9773.