Vaginal cancer

Your partner in vaginal cancer care

Whether you are faced with a diagnosis of vaginal cancer, need help evaluating and reducing your risk for vaginal cancer or are being screened for early detection of vaginal cancer, VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is here to help.

We provide a level of expertise and experience found only at the top 4 percent of cancer centers across the country designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Massey is the only center in the Richmond area and one of two in Virginia designated by the NCI to lead and shape America’s cancer research efforts.

Massey’s care is provided through VCU Health at VCU Medical Center, an award-winning hospital.

Why choose VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center for your vaginal cancer care

Massey features an award-winning medical team dedicated to caring for patients with cancers of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, primary peritoneum, uterus, cervix, vagina and vulva and with gestational trophoblastic disease.

Discover the 5 Cs that make us the right choice for your vaginal cancer care. Choose Massey for your vaginal cancer care because we are:

Cutting-edge

Our doctors have unparalleled knowledge and experience in diagnosing and treating all types of gynecologic cancers. As sub-specialists in gynecologic oncology, they are specifically trained in and dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of cancers of the female reproductive organs.

Comprehensive

Massey offers a full range of treatment options and scope of care, from prevention and diagnosis to treatment, recovery and long-term survivorship. We provide expert care for patients with ovarian, fallopian tube, primary peritoneal, uterine, cervical, vaginal and vaginal cancers and gestational trophoblastic disease. Furthermore, you have access to clinical trials testing new and promising treatments that are only available at National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers like Massey. Additionally, Massey offers comprehensive support services that help minimize your symptoms and side effects and help you cope with the cognitive, emotional and psychological effects of cancer.

Massey also offers care for women at increased genetic risk for gynecologic cancers. Furthermore, we provide genetic counseling to women with ovarian or endometrial cancer who may have a family history of cancer or who are concerned about inherited risk. Our Familial Cancer Clinic – the only one of its kind in the Richmond region – offers information, genetic testing and guidance about the inheritable risk of gynecologic cancers so that informed choices can be made and treatment can be personalized.

Collaborative

Cancer care generally requires multiple forms of therapy and various specialized doctors. At Massey, our specialists collaborate in interdisciplinary teams to coordinate all aspects and stages of patient care and conveniently provide that care in one location. Massey pioneered the multidisciplinary approach to cancer care in our region. This approach combines the expertise of many doctors and ensures that you will receive the ideal combination and sequence of treatment.

Compassionate

Through respectful, attentive and compassionate care, Massey’s cancer care team builds healing relationships with you that help reduce suffering from cancer.

Customized

Recognizing that each patient is unique and each type of cancer is different, Massey provides treatment strategies and care plans tailored and individualized to you.

Becoming a Patient

Our award-winning team at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is transforming how cancers are prevented, detected, treated and cured, and it is our pleasure to care for you and your loved ones. Cancer is complex and its care can be complicated, so we want to make your experience as our patient as simple and positive as possible. 

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