Gynecologic Oncology Team
Gynecologic oncologists are unlike any other cancer doctors. They treat only women’s cancers of the reproductive tract: cancers of the ovaries, uterus, cervix, vagina/vulva, and placenta. And they manage the entire cancer journey: they diagnose the cancer; give chemotherapy; perform surgery; lead the team of other providers such as radiation oncologists, cancer genetic counselors and oncology social workers; and provide follow up care well into survivorship.
Guiding You Through Treatment
Our nurse navigators guide you in your treatment and serves as your regular point of contact. The gynecologic team nurse navigator is Amy Gundelach, APRN, MSN, AG-CNS, OCN.
“We operate on patients so we see the tumor, we feel the tumor, we understand it in a different way to be able to do the science and fit the chemotherapy treatments to that person.”
– Carolyn Muller, MD, FACOG
Chief of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology
Women’s Cancer Center
Our new center provides a soothing, healing space dedicated to the needs of women and their families. The center offers medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, gynecologic oncology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, genetic counseling providers, and other services in one convenient space. The specialists here provide care for women with breast or gynecologic cancers.
Meet the Gynecological Cancer Team
Many experts collaborate to offer you the best care and treatment.What Each Team Member Offers
Focus only on cancers of the ovaries, uterus, cervix, vagina/vulva and placenta. They use robotic and other minimally-invasive surgery methods and perform radical pelvic surgeries, too. They use chemotherapy, immune therapies and targeted therapies. They work closely with cancer genetic counselors and oncology social workers from diagnosis through survivorship. And they create and manage clinical trials locally and nationally.
Manage the dose and path of radiation that targets cancer tumors in the uterus, cervix, vulva/vagina and sometimes ovaries. They use stereotactic body radiation, stereotactic radiosurgery and intensity modulated radiation therapy.
Under the guidance of a physician, they may give medications or injections, take medical histories, perform medical exams or perform certain medical procedures.
Our gynecologic oncology team is dedicated to training the future experts in our field. We have a three-year specialty training program in gynecologic oncology — one of only 60 programs in the country. You will meet our future experts on your journey.
Does Cancer Run in My Family?
Our cancer genetic counselors help clients learn about their risk of getting cancer based on the clients and their family’s medical history. The counseling may lead to genetic testing of the client or members of their family.
Learn more: In-depth from the National Cancer Institute
The content below is provided by the National Cancer Institute. Please contact the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center at 505-272-4946 for more information.
The content below is provided by the National Cancer Institute. Please contact the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center at 505-272-4946 for more information.
The content below is provided by the National Cancer Institute. Please contact the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center at 505-272-4946 for more information.
Cancer Clinical Trials
Every care team at the UNM Cancer Center collaborates with our researchers to help translate recent science discoveries into the most advanced cancer care available in New Mexico. Some of these advanced treatments may be offered through clinical trials.