Gynecologic Oncology

Dr. Margarett Ellison and her team at the Edwards Cancer Center are committed to providing high-quality, timely and friendly laboratory services for our patients. We serve our patients’ laboratory needs locally, reducing trips to multiple locations often required for routine and specialized laboratory testing.

Centralized pathology services provide complete, accurate and timely diagnostic reports. Our centralized pathology lab is a state-of-the-art facility staffed with highly specialized laboratory scientists and a surgical pathologists to serve the needs of our practice.

The use of oral oncolytics (pill form of chemotherapy/immunotherapy) in cancer treatment is fast growing. Approximately 30% of all cancer drugs will be available in pill form, including the newer targeted therapies. We provide in-house specialty pharmacy services.

Our experienced staff will provide you with the following:

• Answers to your specialty medication questions from experienced pharmacists
• Assistance with insurance issues, such as prior authorizations
• Financial assistance that may be available to help pay for medications
• For prescription refills or other information, please call (229) 890-3514.

The journey you are about to begin can be confusing and difficult. Your Care Management team will be invaluable in helping you successfully navigate the treatment process. Your team will consist of your physician, patient navigator, nurse, and other experts, as needed. 

To begin, you will be assigned a patient navigator, who will help you prepare for what lies ahead. Your patient navigator is a highly skilled oncology-certified registered nurse who will work closely with your physician and other members of your team to make certain you receive the support and services you require.

The goal of care management is to help you manage your physical, psychosocial and emotional needs, and act as your primary contact. Care management performs many functions, including providing education regarding the problems or side effects commonly experienced throughout treatment while under your physician’s care. Your patient navigator will assist you with creating and understanding your personalized plan of care and help facilitate communication between your oncologist and other providers.

We are enhancing patient care by offering telehealth services. In many cases, patients now have the option to meet with their physician, advanced practitioner, nurse, or social worker through video chat on a computer or mobile device. This virtual visit provides the same high-quality care from the comfort of your home or from any other private location.

Our approach to cancer care is always patient focused and personalized, whether care is delivered in a personal visit at our office or via a video chat. Telehealth services, when appropriate, provide an excellent option for patients who cannot travel, or wish to reduce travel.

Please contact our office to schedule a virtual visit.

Medical bills, insurance claims, benefits and deductibles can be confusing and overwhelming.

Edwards Cancer Center is committed to being a supportive resource for our patients. You may request to meet with a financial counselor during one of your initial visits and at any time that you may have questions about your account or insurance coverage. The financial counselor can also discuss patient assistance programs or payment options.

• New Patient Paperwork
• Existing Patient Paperwork
• Patient Education Packet
• Pre-Operative Instructions
• Post-Operative Instructions

• FWC CA 125 Levels Your Guide
• FWC Cervical Cancer Your Guide
• FWC Endometrial Cancer Your Guide
• FWC Ovarian Cancer Your Guide
• FWC Vulvar and Vaginal Cancers Your Guide
• Malignant Ovarian Germ Cell Tumor
• Uterine Leiomyosarcoma
• Uterine Serous Carcinoma
• Vulvar and Vaginal Melanoma