Gynecologic Cancer Screening & Diagnosis

Early detection and accurate diagnosis increase gynecological cancer survival rates dramatically.

If you've noticed something suspicious or had changes in your gynecological health, visit your primary doctor or one of our skilled gynecologists throughout Southern New Jersey. We’ll perform a thorough checkup and recommend any additional screenings if needed.

To learn more and make your appointment, call 1-888-569-1000.

Tests We Perform

Pelvic Exam

A pelvic exam is often the first step in diagnosing gynecological cancers, which include cancers of the vulva, uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes and ovaries. Your physician may perform a pelvic exam to detect the possibility of cancer, and if cancer is found, a pelvic exam can help your gynecologic oncologist determine the exact type and stage of cancer.

Pap Tests

Of all the gynecologic cancers, only cervical cancer has a screening test — the Pap test — that can find this cancer or precancerous cell changes early, when treatment works best. During a Pap test, your physician will gently scrape your cervix for cells and then send them to a laboratory for analysis. The American Cancer Society recommends a Pap test every three years for all women aged 21-65.

Colposcopy

If your Pap test reveals abnormalities, your physician may perform a colposcopy. This test exams your cervix, vulva and vagina using an instrument called a colposcope, a type of microscope. Your physician will use a vinegar wash and color filters to look for abnormal changes.

Biopsy

If your doctor finds suspicious areas during your colposcopy, small samples of tissue will be collected for laboratory testing. A biopsy of abnormal areas of the cervix, vulva and vagina is a critical part of colposcopy because treatment will depend on how severe the abnormality is on the biopsy sample.

HPV Test

In addition to the Pap test, a test for human papillomavirus (HPV) infection can be used along with the Pap test for women over the age of 29. With more than 100 types of HPV responsible for almost all cases of cervical cancer and some vaginal and vulvar cancers, early detection of HPV is critical. The American Cancer Society recommends a combination of Pap and HPV tests every five years for women over 30. Vaccinations against HPV are available for males and females aged 11-26.