Diagnosis and Initial Management of Cervical and Uterine Cancer - Joshua Cohen, MD

Explore the diagnosis and initial management of cervical and uterine cancers in this informative UCLA MDChat video featuring gynecologic oncologist Dr. Joshua Cohen. Learn about key anatomy, symptoms, risk factors, and protective actions against cervical cancer. Discover the various treatment modalities, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and targeted agents. Understand the surgical approaches for cervical cancer and the data guiding the choice between open and minimally invasive radical hysterectomy. Delve into uterine cancer, its symptoms, risk factors, and treatment approaches, including sentinel lymph node dissection and strategies to avoid lymphedema. Gain insights on cancer grading versus staging, and the importance of cancer prevention. Access valuable resources for patients with gynecologic cancers and learn about the UCLA Division of Gynecologic Oncology's services.