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

Overview

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.

Syllabus

Intro
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Approach to Gynecologic Cancer Treatment
Key Anatomy
Total laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Symptoms of Cervical Cancer
Risk Factors for Cervical Cancer
Protective Actions Against Cervical Cancer
Management of Cervical Cancer
Surgical Approach for Cervical Cancer
Data to guide route of radical hysterectomy (open vs minimally invasive)
What is Uterine Cancer?
Symptoms of Uterine Cancer
Risk Factors for Uterine Cancer
Approach to Uterine Cancer Treatment
Management of Uterine Cancer
Uterine Cancer Grade versus Stage
Uterine Cancer - Sentinel Lymph Node Dissection
Avoiding Lymphedema
Resources for Patients with Gynecologic Cancer
Cancer Prevention is the Best Approach
UCLA Division of Gynecologic Oncology