Gynecologic Oncology
The section of Gynecologic Oncology at VCUHS offers a comprehensive medical and surgical program for women with uterine, ovarian, fallopian tube, vaginal, vulvar, cervical and gestational trophobilastic cancers. Our mission is to assist women who have developed gynecological cancer, as well as their families, to understand more about their disease, learn about treatment options and gain access to new or experimental therapies. The section features a dedicated team specializing in working with women with gynecologic cancer. Our staff provide the latest medical knowledge and the most advanced treatment technology. In our program's caring environment, women receive comprehensive services from diagnosis through treatment. The team meets weekly to discuss treatment options and make recommendations. This comprehensive team offers both standard therapies as well as research opportunities in national clinical trials through the Gynecologic Oncology Group. Our team is committed to providing solutions for comprehensive cancer care.
WELDON CHAFE, MD is Professor and Director of the Gyn Oncology Section. He received his medical degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland-BSC and his residency from Montreal General Hospital.
CECELIA BOARDMAN, MD is Associate Professor in the department and serves as the principal investigator for MCV's affiliate membership to the Gynecologic Oncology Group(GOG). She received her training from Yale University and her MD from University of Pennsylvania. Her areas of interest include early detection of ovarian cancer, biological therapies for gyn cancer, management of advanced and recurrent cervical and endometrial cancer and palliative care.
TRICIA D. BEISCH, WHNP-BC is a Nurse Practitioner working with our gynecologic oncology section. She received her degree at the VCU School of Nursing and joined the department in 2008.
Office Locations:
Women's Health at Nelson Clinic
11th and Marshall Streets, Suite 600
Richmond, Virginia 23298
Phone: (804) 828-4409
Fax: (804) 828-6084
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Dalton Oncology Clinic
Massey Cancer Center
401 College Street
Richmond, Virginia 23298
Phone: (804) 828-0450
Fax : (804) 828-8453
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Women's Health at Stony Point
9000 Stony Point Parkway
Richmond, VA 23235
Phone: (804) 560-8950
Fax: (804) 560-7343
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