Each year, thousands of women in the United States are diagnosed with some form of gynecologic cancer—diseases that people don’t like to talk about and that doctors have a hard time treating. Here’s what you need to know to help them, and yourself. 1. Cervical, ovarian, and uterine are the most common types of gynecologic…
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Colorado Gynecologic Oncology Specialists is pleased to announce that our own Dr. Jeffrey James will be hosting a Gynecologic Surgery Lecture Series! Please join us for a bimonthly discussion on the latest in Gynecologic Surgery. Dr. Jeffrey James will discuss best practices, common challenges, and the current updates in gynecologic surgery. We hope you will…
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The percentage of teen girls who are infected with the types of human papilloma virus (HPV) covered by the HPV vaccine has dropped significantly since vaccination was introduced in the US in 2006, according to research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). HPV vaccines protect against high-risk types of the virus that…
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Patients benefit from a multidisciplinary approach to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and follow up. Quality of life for our patients and their families is a major focus of our efforts. Psychological, spiritual, and social services are an integral part of patient care. In addition, genetic counseling and screening are available. Considering all its attributes, The Colorado…
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While not your standard topic for dinner time conversation, gynecological health is an important issue among women that is often brushed under the carpet and forgotten about – until it’s too late. Vaginal cancer is a very rare disease – just 250 cases are diagnosed in the UK each year – and is most commonly…
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