Gynecologic Oncology
Gynecologic Oncology
Since 2009, Drs. Hyung S. Ryu and Dwight Im have offered advanced treatment options for Southern Maryland women diagnosed with ovarian, cervical and uterine cancers at the Center for Gynecologic Oncology at CalvertHealth. The program is a collaborative relationship with Mercy Medical Center, which is consistently ranked as one of the region’s leading centers in gynecologic cancers. Drs. Ryu and Im use advanced surgical techniques combined with other therapies, when appropriate, always seeking the best possible outcome for each patient.
Among the conditions treated at the Center for Gynecologic Oncology at CalvertHealth are:
Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is treatable if detected early.
Ovarian Cancer
The gynecologic oncologists at CalvertHealth have extensive experience in diagnosing and treating ovarian cancer.
Uterine Cancer
Uterine cancer and endometrial cancer (a common type of uterine cancer) are treated by the expert gynecologic oncologists at CalvertHealth.
Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
Common symptoms of gestational trophoblastic disease include vaginal bleeding while pregnant or a faster rate of uterine swelling than a normal pregnancy.
Gynecologic Sarcomas
Diagnosis and treatment for gynecologic sarcomas by expert gynecologic oncologists at CalvertHealth.
Leiomyosarcoma
Leiomyosarcoma is a rare type of uterine cancer that forms in the smooth muscle cells of the uterine wall.
Lower Genital Tract Disease
Expert gynecologic oncologists at CalvertHealth diagnose and treat various types of lower genital tract disease.
Vaginal Cancer
Vaginal cancer is diagnosed and treated by expert gynecologic oncologists at CalvertHealth.
Vulvar Cancer
A rare cancer that can develop slowly over time.
