Tag: gynecologic oncology

Ovarian cancer can be hard to detect early, but medical advances have brought new tools for prevention and treatment

There is no effective routine screening for ovarian cancer and symptoms of the disease can be vague, which means delayed diagnosis is far too common. Dr. John Schorge, a renowned gynecologic oncologist at Regional One Health, said there are still ways women can protect their health. During September's Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Schorge hosted [...]

2024-09-17T10:56:12-05:00September 24th, 2024|

Ask the Experts: With vaccination and screening, cervical cancer and related cancers can become a thing of the past

Dr. John Schorge, a national leader in the treatment of gynecologic cancers, recently held a Lunch & Learn to educate patients about preventing cervical cancer. He says awareness, proper screening, and the HPV vaccine are all key to helping women protect themselves against a cervical cancer diagnosis. He also encourages patients to see their doctor [...]

2024-06-12T07:31:17-05:00June 26th, 2024|

“He’s one of the best:” Dr. John Schorge and the multidisciplinary care at Regional One Health helped Jenna overcome a medical mystery

When Jenna Bostick experienced a medical emergency, she needed specialized expertise and resources to determine what was wrong and provide the care she needed. She found both with gynecologic oncologist and complex gynecologic surgeon Dr. John Schorge, Chief of the Regional One Health OB/GYN Service. Dr. Schorge led a multidisciplinary team that help Jenna overcome [...]

2024-06-17T11:43:58-05:00June 17th, 2024|

Cervical cancer is preventable…here’s what an expert wants women to know

Dr. John Schorge, a gynecologic oncologist at Regional One Health, wants women to know that cervical cancer can be prevented - it just takes knowledge, vaccination and screening. Women should be alert to symptoms like bleeding after sex, and should have routine pelvic exams and Pap tests. Better yet, the HPV vaccine, which is recommended [...]

2024-01-30T11:36:58-06:00February 13th, 2024|

“We can end cervical cancer:” With knowledge, screening and vaccination, women can avoid a scary diagnosis

Cervical cancer is entirely preventable - it just takes knowledge, screening and vaccination. Dr. John O. Schorge, a nationally-known leader in the treatment of cervical cancer and other gynecologic cancers, came to Regional One Health to make it easier for women to access the tools they need to prevent a cancer diagnosis. During Women's [...]

2024-01-30T11:36:50-06:00January 31st, 2024|

Regional One Health’s Dr. John Schorge is improving access to world-class gynecologic oncology and complex gynecologic surgery for Memphis patients

Dr. John O. Schorge, a renowned expert in OB/GYN care, is offers gynecologic oncology and complex gynecologic surgery at Regional One Health. By making specialized care more accessible, he is improving outcomes for patients diagnosed with cervical, uterine, ovarian and vulvar cancer, along with benign conditions including fibroids and endometriosis. Dr. Schorge specializes in [...]

2023-09-21T07:31:25-05:00September 21st, 2023|

Ask the Experts: For gynecologic cancers, seeing a specialist offers advanced treatment options and better outcomes.

As rates of uterine cancer increase in the United States, it is important for patients to be aware of their risk and potential symptoms. Dr. John O. Schorge, a nationally known expert in the treatment of uterine and other gynecologic cancers, can help patients prevent these conditions and offer the latest treatment options. Seeing specialist [...]

2023-05-23T09:47:01-05:00May 29th, 2023|

World-class gynecologic oncology and complex gynecologic surgery services return to Regional One Health

Dr. John O. Schorge, a renowned expert in OB/GYN care, is now offering gynecologic oncology and complex gynecologic surgery at Regional One Health. By making specialized care more accessible, he is improving outcomes for patients diagnosed with cervical, uterine, ovarian and vulvar cancer, along with benign conditions including fibroids and endometriosis. Dr. Schorge specializes [...]

2023-08-10T12:53:25-05:00November 21st, 2022|