Care at Siteman
If you have recently received a uterine or endometrial cancer diagnosis or you are worried about symptoms, getting an opinion from Siteman Cancer Center sooner than later can make all the difference in your care plan.
Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and WashU Medicine is known nationwide for our innovative thinking and most advanced treatments for uterine cancer. We have the largest gynecologic oncology program in the region, treating hundreds of patients each year from early diagnosis to the most rare cases.
Our Siteman care coordinators – oncology-trained nurses who help with scheduling, finding the right specialist, and guidance – can help you through the process.
Call us directly or submit a form, and we will call you back.
Why Choose Siteman Cancer Center?
At Siteman Cancer Center, we know uterine cancer well and know how to treat it effectively. We bring the most recent research and very best treatments to create a care plan that is right for you.
Seeking an opinion from Siteman Cancer Center first can make a difference. We treat more patients with uterine and other gynecologic cancer than anyone else in the region. Our WashU Medicine physicians subspecialize in your specific cancer type. They use the latest science and clinical trial research to recommend the best treatment.
Siteman Cancer Center has been a national leader in uterine cancer for nearly 20 years, exploring new treatment options and offering unique clinical trials not available anywhere else. That means, WashU Medicine researchers and specialists at Siteman Cancer Center are creating new guidelines in gynecologic oncology for other doctors around the country. We will explore all the best options for your care, so you have all you need for the best possible outcome.
Team-Based Specialist Care
Our unique team approach combines WashU Medicine physicians and researchers with the strength of BJC HealthCare to create thorough, multidisciplinary care. That means you won’t have just one doctor, you will have many. That makes your care different at Siteman Cancer Center.
Medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons, nurses and all of our experts work together as one team, so you have the very best of all clinical opinions. We give you the most collaboration to achieve your personal care needs.
State-of-the-Art Treatments
At Siteman Cancer Center, WashU Medicine gynecologic oncology specialists are leaders in advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques. These precision-driven approaches allow us to treat cancer carefully and thoroughly while protecting surrounding healthy tissue. That means we can reduce your risk of complications and also support your faster recovery.
Surgery is typically the first and most important step in treating uterine cancer – so surgical experience matters most. Siteman gynecologic oncology surgeons focus exclusively on cancers of the female reproductive system and are leaders in advanced surgical techniques.
Dr. Premal Thaker, WashU Medicine gynecologic oncologist, is nationally recognized for her exceptional surgical skills and has been a key figure in the field of gynecologic oncology globally. She leads a team and brings her leadership at WashU Medicine and her extensive experience in gynecologic surgery to treat uterine cancer at Siteman.
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that test new drugs and procedures. They allow patients to access new treatments before they are available everywhere. Every cancer treatment we use today was tested in a clinical trial first.
Siteman Cancer Center brings patients WashU Medicine clinical trials that are not available anywhere else. We lead the region in unique clinical trials, so you have more care options and the most recent research.
Clinical trials at Siteman Cancer Center offer access to treatments that are not yet widely available, including:
- New targeted drugs designed to block specific cancer-driving mutations
- Immunotherapy combinations that may improve response in recurrent disease
- HER2-directed therapies for aggressive subtypes in uterine cancer
- Precision-based adjuvant therapy tailored to tumor genetics after surgery
- Comprehensive lifestyle and metabolic support studies that aim to improve long-term outcomes
Clinical trials are research studies that help us find new ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer. If you have a rare or complex diagnosis or your treatment path seems uncertain, you might qualify for a clinical trial.
Our team will help you find a study that is right for you. Call us to speak with a Siteman care coordinator.
Specialized Research
Endometrial cancer is the fastest growing women’s cancer, and Siteman is first-in-the-nation for research in endometrial cancer treatment. With a special grant from the National Cancer Institute, we are accelerating the most groundbreaking discoveries in the country and bringing them to our patients even faster.
Siteman Cancer Center was the first to receive this Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE) grant. In 2023, we earned our second SPORE for endometrial cancer.
Nurses at Siteman answer every call and every form. Speak with them directly 8:00 am to 4:30 pm CT Monday- Friday for guidance on appointments, second opinions, and referrals.