Specialized Women's Care Close to Home
Author: Sherry Farney
The Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Flint offers a full range of oncology services in Genesee County. The Gynecologic Oncology Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) at Karmanos Cancer Institute is committed to providing outstanding and innovative care for women with cervical, fallopian tube, ovarian, primary peritoneal, uterine (endometrial), vaginal and vulvar cancers, as well as gestational trophoblastic disease. In some cases, they can even rule out what appeared to be a potential cancer diagnosis.
Gynecologic oncologists Benjamin Mize, MD, and John Wallbillich, MD, lead the Gynecologic Oncology Multidisciplinary Team in Flint. This team consists of radiation and medical oncologists and specialized nurses, pathologists, radiologists, and additional specialists involved in the care of a cancer patient.
“Our team in Flint provides a full range of care for patients with gynecologic cancers, allowing them advanced care closer to home,” said Dr. Mize. “Patients shouldn’t have to travel far and wide to receive treatments, especially while battling cancer. Our services provide the community with exceptional care from a specialized team working together to offer the very best treatment outcomes for those with gynecologic cancers.”
Doctors Mize and Wallbillich have training in obstetrics and gynecology, with specializations in surgical oncology and medical management of gynecologic cancers where indicated. Both physicians have training in obstetrics and gynecology, with specializations in surgical oncology, including minimally invasive techniques, and medical management of gynecologic cancers where indicated. These cancers include cervical cancer, fallopian tube cancer, gestational trophoblastic disease, ovarian cancer, uterine (endometrial) cancer, vaginal cancer, and vulvar cancer.
The doctors and their team collaborate with referring physicians to quickly and accurately confirm a cancer diagnosis and identify the type and severity of the disease.
Those recently diagnosed with gynecologic cancer and seeking the best treatment option for their case may call the oncology nurse navigator at Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Flint to schedule a consultation at (810) 342-5899.