Fallopian Cancer
Program Overview. At The Lacks Cancer Center at Saint Mary’s Health Care our cancer treatment programs are increasing hope everyday, thanks to a unique multidisciplinary model of care, which incorporates a staff of progressive physicians, and the most innovative technologies available. In addition to this model, we continually review and apply the latest anti-cancer drugs, the newest staging and imaging techniques—such as PET scan technology, and the most effective surgical procedures to ensure the best outcomes in the treatment of fallopian cancer.
Fallopian Cancer Overview. Fallopian tube cancers that originate in the fallopian tubes are extremely rare, affecting only 1% of women. It is much more common for cancer to spread to a fallopian tube from other parts of the body (usually the ovary or endometrium). Because this cancer is so rare it is difficult to determine who is at risk for developing the disease. However, there are several suspected risk factors such as Caucasian ethnicity, age (50 to 80 years), a history of unexplained infertility, and previous inflammation of the fallopian tubes (salpingitis). Symptoms include:
- Pelvic or abdominal pain
- Abdominal pressure
- Irregular vaginal bleeding (especially after menopause)
- Irregular vaginal discharge
- A pelvic mass that disappears after the appearance of honey-colored vaginal discharge
Become part of our Multidisciplinary Model of Care through a referral from your primary care physician or with a self-referral by calling 1-877-LACKS-MI or 616-752-LACK(S).
