St.
John’s Clinic-Women’s Oncology specializes in treating gynecologic cancer,
such as uterine, ovarian, endometrial, vaginal, vulvar and cervical cancers.
Leading women's cancer services at St. John's
is gynecologic oncologist James Bosscher, M.D.(pictured, middle).
Dr. Bosscher specializes in gynecologic
cancer and focuses exclusively on treating these types of cancers with
surgery and chemotherapy. When radiation treatments are necessary, Dr.
Bosscher works in coordination with Radiation Oncology.
The clinical staff includes two chemotherapy
certified registered nurses, a certified surgical first assistant, and a
medical assistant in addition to Dr. Bosscher.
St. John’s Clinic-Women’s Oncology, located
in St. John's Cancer Center on the hospital's main campus, has access
to and participates in the latest clinical trials and research programs. The
clinic is involved with the Cancer Research of the Ozarks, which provides
women with access to the newest treatment options available.
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Pap tests
and pelvic exams to screen for cervical cancer and other women's
cancers are available to all women. Click
here for information about programs that
provide free or reduced-cost cancer screenings for uninsured and/or
low-income women.
About Gynecologic Oncology
A gynecologic oncologist is a physician and
surgeon, who specializes in the care of women with malignant disease
(cancer) of the reproductive organs. Gynecologic oncologists are
“sub-specialists” in obstetrics and gynecology. After graduating from
medical school and spending four years in the field of general obstetrics
and gynecology, they spend up to three additional years devoted to the
diagnosis and care of women with malignant disease of the reproductive
organs.
For more information, or to inquire about a
referral to St. John’s Clinic-Women’s Oncology, please call 417-820-3554.