Center for Gynecologic Cancers
About the Center for Gynecologic Cancers at the Women's Medicine Collaborative
The Center for Gynecologic Cancers is a cooperative, multidisciplinary program between the Women’s Medicine Collaborative and the Lifespan Cancer Institute. It is specifically designed to provide leading-edge, individualized, nonsurgical and surgical care for women diagnosed with, or at high risk for, gynecologic cancers.
Contact the Center for Gynecologic Cancers
For more information or to schedule an appointment with the Lifespan Cancer Institute, please call 401-793-7917.
“Not only is Dr. Bandera a brilliant surgeon, but her compassion makes it easy for her patients to feel safe and confident that she has their best interests at heart. She helped me overcome my anxiety and fear and made me feel reassured and comfortable.” - Deborah, a patient
Our Approach
All our physicians are board certified. As faculty members of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, they participate in ongoing national and international cancer research and the education and training of the next generation of physicians.
Our team of specialists focus on gynecologic malignancies and provide the highest quality care, with access to the most advanced therapies and treatments. The team includes:
- gynecologic surgical oncologists
- medical oncologists
- radiation oncologists
- gynecologists
- nurses
- nurse practitioners
- nurse navigators
- psychiatrists
- social workers
- pathologists
- pharmacists
- rehabilitation therapists
- nutritionists
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experts in genetics, cancer research and survivorship
Forms for Patients
Please print and fill out before your appointment.
Conditions We Treat
We provide comprehensive care from basic screening to the newest and most innovative treatments for a wide range of gynecologic cancers.
Finding New Strength
Lisa Jacome, a patient who had advanced ovarian cancer, benefitted from hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) at Lifespan Women's Medicine Collaborative.
Research and Clinical Trials
Partnering with the Lifespan Cancer Institute, our patients have access to cutting-edge treatment options, including the latest clinical research trials and therapies.
