Providence Gynecologic Oncology - Spokane

With our Cancer Care program, you’ll receive care from highly skilled experts. Your team could potentially include:

• Clinical research professionals
• Genetic counselors
• Medical oncologists
• Nurse navigators
• Nurse practitioners
• Oncology registered nurses
• Patient navigators
• Pathologists
• Primary care physicians
• Radiation oncologists
• Radiologists
• Rehabilitation specialists
• Survivorship physicians
• Surgeons

Your treatment is unique to your diagnosis and needs. It may involve surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or targeted therapies, in addition to ongoing supportive care services.

Your team walks you through each step, helping you manage side effects and access resources like rehabilitation and survivorship programs. Our goal is to ensure that you always feel supported throughout your care.

Yes, some gynecologic cancers, such as ovarian and endometrial cancer, can run in families due to inherited gene mutations. Others, like cervical cancer, are often caused by human papillomavirus (HPV).

Talk to your doctor about genetic testing, HPV vaccination or screening if you have concerns – they’re powerful tools for early detection and prevention.

Your pelvic floor is all the muscles and tissues that support the organs surrounding the base of your pelvis, located at the bottom of your spine. These organs include your bladder, uterus, cervix and vagina.

Gynecologic cancer, and the treatments for gynecologic cancer, can have a significant impact on your pelvic floor. The impact can lead to symptoms like incontinence, pain and sexual dysfunction.

Although these symptoms might feel embarrassing, they are common. Our care teams want to know if you're experiencing these side effects and are prepared to discuss how pelvic floor therapy can help.

Some gynecologic cancer treatments can affect sexual function, but the impact varies based on the type of cancer, the treatment plan and your overall health.

We understand how deeply personal this is, and your care team will talk openly with you about what to expect. If you experience changes, we’ll offer support through medications, therapies or counseling to help manage any effects and maintain your sexual health during and after treatment.

Some cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, can affect fertility. These effects could be short-term, but there is a chance that you might experience them permanently.

If you're concerned about fertility, please talk to your care team about options and discuss the potential impacts of your specific treatment plan. They may be able to connect you with fertility preservation resources so that you can make informed decisions about the future.

Eligibility to participate in a clinical trial depends on factors such as:

• Cancer type and stage.
• Previous treatments.
• Overall health. Each trial has specific inclusion and exclusion criteria.

To learn more, contact your care team.

Yes, our support services include financial navigation to help ease your way through financial concerns and barriers.

Our staff can help you:

• Evaluate insurance health plans to ensure the right choices are made for your care
• Leverage available programs and services, such as co-pay assistance and patient assistance programs to help reduce financial barriers
• Optimize external assistance programs, such as patient financial support programs

Your oncology nurse navigator can refer you to a social worker, who can connect you with financial support as needed.