| A diagnosis or suspicion of cancer is one of the most devastating things that we, as physicians, can deliver to our patients. "So what is my next step," many patients ask after such news? "What are my treatment options?" And that's where the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at The New Jersey Medical School/University Hospital Cancer Center can help. Out team is pleased to offer some of the best treatments for gynecologic cancers in this region. We are ready to work with you and your patients who might have a gynecologic malignancy or have a complicated gynecologic problem. How can we help? Treatment options for cancer can be complex. The extent of the cancer, as well as a patient's ability to deal with the various side effects of cancer treatments must all be considered. At The New Jersey Medical School/University Hospital Cancer Center, we specialize in a team approach. All patient cases are presented at a gynecological tumor board that is attended by the gynecologic oncology team. Other members on the team also include: - Gynecologic pathologist - Radiation oncologist - Medical oncologist - Nuclear medicine specialist - Radiologist - Other support specialists such a palliative care, crisis counseling, nutrition, complementary medicine, case management and hospice care. Our physicians have extensive training and expertise that allows them to recommend the best possible cancer treatment, using care plans that are multidisciplinary in approach. Whether it be surgery, radiation therapy or chemotherapy, our goal is to develop the mos appropriate treatment for your patients. We are trained in complicated abdominal and pelvic surgery as well as advanced laparoscopic procedures. We can offer "fertility-sparing" options when appropriate and work closely with our department of reproductive endocrinology. We have the ability to offer patients the latest in chemotherapeutic and radiotherapeutic technologies. We can offer patients participation in national and institutionally sponsored clinical trials. Insurance Options There are a variety of insurance programs that are accepted. In some cases, insurance assistance is available. Our foremost concern, however, is making sure that your patient receives the best cancer treatment we can offer regardless of their ability to pay. Bernadette Cracchiolo, MD, MPH, FACOG is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health at University Hospital. She serves as the director of the Division of Gynecology Oncology. A tireless advocate for women's health issues, Dr. Cracchiolo received her medical degree from Chicago Medical School and her master's in public health from the University of Illinois. She completed her fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, CT. Her interests include advanced laparoscopic techniques and the treatment of ovarian and cervical cancer. Mario Leitao, Jr., MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health at University Hospital. He earned his medical degree from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and completed his residency at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. His subspecialty training was completed at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. His interests include laparoscopic techniques and the treatment of gynecologic sarcomas. Dr. Leitao a native son of Newark, is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. Nurse I Nurse II Why refer your patients to us? In directing your patients to our program, you will be referring them to a tertiary care setting that is medically unsurpassed, culturally competent and committed to outstanding customer service. University Hospital, the oldest tertiary care hospital in New Jersey, has a wide variety of surgical and medical subspecialties who collaborate on site to improve a patient's quality of life during treatment and recovery. Our goal is to work with you to make sure that your patient's cancer treatment is a successful one. So put your patients on the right path to outstanding cancer treatment at The New Jersey Medical School/University Hospital Cancer Center. To learn more about the University Hospital/New Jersey Medical School Cancer Center, please call (973)972-XXXX or visit (www.umdnj.edu). University Hospital/New Jersey Medical School Cancer Center is a proud affiliate of the Gynecology Oncology Group. For more information, please visit: www.theuniversityhospital.com
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