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Dr. Carroll earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Georgia State University in Atlanta, Ga. and her medical degree from the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Ga. She completed her residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX and completed her fellowship at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX.
Dr. Carroll is a member of the American Association for Cancer Research, Society of Gynecologic Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Carroll is in practice with Wellstar Gynecologic Oncology.
Specialties
Gynecologic Oncology
Education & Training
Emory University School of Medicine
Degree
Doctor of Medicine
Residency
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
Fellowship
University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center
Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics/Gynecology - Gyn/Onc
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
Based on 252 patient ratings
Listened to me carefully
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
Extremely caring and compassionate.
May 14, 2025
5
Dr.Carroll was very thorough and she was sweet and she listened to me which was the most impactful part! She made me feel comfortable and gave me the education I needed for my surgery.
May 8, 2025
5
Efficient, expert care.
May 2, 2025
5
I love my Dr. attitude, patient color doesn't seems to matter,Christian lady
April 27, 2025
5
Trusting them with my health needs
April 27, 2025
5
The nurse practitioner who saw me before the doctor contradicted what the physician told me completely about taking hormones and also what would happen with my surgery. So I trust the doctor completely but not the nurse practitioner.
April 23, 2025
5
I have been a patient for WellStar over three years now with the oncology staff. The staff is very heart-filling, compassionate, and I am very satisfied with the services that they provide.
April 23, 2025
5
Dr. Carroll is the absolute best - an expert in the field who truly cares about her patients.
April 7, 2025
5
Dr. Carroll is the most caring, kind, compassionate and beautiful person. On top of that she is an excellent oncologist and surgeon. I would recommend Dr. Carroll and her amazing practice to any woman needing her specialized care.
April 3, 2025
5
Thank everyone for your care and the patient.
March 26, 2025
5
Yes, Dr. Amy Carroll and her staff are extremely conscientious, caring, and they're in their expertise. I really have so much confidence in them and actually enjoy going to the doctor, which is a big statement for me since I don't typically enjoy that, but they are lovely and I appreciate their care of me. Thank you.
March 26, 2025
5
Dr. Amy Carroll is absolutely one of the best doctors I've ever met and had a procedure with. She did so excellently on my surgery. I am so thankful to the Lord for that. I also want to say that every single staff member is so kind and so gentle and so professional and amazing in that office. I am so thankful how amazing everything went. They should all be recognized. But again, Dr. Carroll did such excellent textbook excellence during my surgery and the incisions and telling me what to expect and being caring. Most of all, how beautiful she is.
March 23, 2025
5
Dr. Carroll and her team were top notch in every aspect. Kind, caring, and listened and answered my questions and concerns. I did not feel rushed and Dr. Carroll explained everything.
March 17, 2025
5
Dr Carroll and her staff was awesome.
March 15, 2025
5
I believe I should have received a call from the practice about the construction work which creates a parking issue. Being handicapped, it was a difficult trip to get to and leave the office. Instructions upon leaving were confusing. Had it not been for a kind employee that worked in the building, I would have had a difficult time getting out of there.
March 13, 2025
3
Always have to wait over 1 hr to see Dr. First time it happened no one let me know why I was in the exam room for over 1hr.
March 7, 2025
5
Well, everything at the office was wonderful. It was extremely frustrating trying to figure out parking. There was construction in front of the entrance that GPS was sending me to. I live almost 2 hours away so, it was already a stressful trip. And getting ready to go to an even more stressful appointment. It would have been nice to to know about the parking situation prior to the visit. Possibly through one of the text messages. But other than that, everyone was exceptionally nice.
February 21, 2025
5
The doctor was so clear with her information and the nurses and everyone else clear and very nice.
February 19, 2025
5
From the time of arrival each person in the office, nurses, and the doctor were extremely comforting, friendly, and informative. I was very nervous about this appointment and from the beginning everyone put me at ease. The doctor was especially informative allowing for as much time as needed to answer all my questions and I left with full confidence in her and the staff that I would be taken care of.
February 19, 2025
5
Doctor was very patient with me
February 15, 2025
5
Dr. Carroll is an excellent physician. She is very thorough, caring, knowledgeable and a very good person. Her staff is always helpful, courteous and friendly. Thank you for your care and service.
February 13, 2025
5
Dr. Carroll is the best and when I say the best I mean the best. God bless her a million times. God bless her a million times.
February 12, 2025
5
Fantastic doctor and staff!!
February 9, 2025
5
Everyone from the front desk to the nurses were friendly and warm they made me feel very comfortable.
February 6, 2025
5
Love Dr. Carroll and her staff! always a positive experience.
February 3, 2025
5
Great experience always.
February 1, 2025
5
Dr Carroll is amazing
January 31, 2025
5
I've never had a doctor who took the time to talk with me and discuss my care like Dr. Carroll. She is truly a blessing.
January 26, 2025
5
Amy Carroll is a gem! She listens! I started with a doctor at the East Cobb Health Park which I thought was wonderful, but Amy certainly fills her shoes and more! The only thing that could make Dr. Carroll better is if she were assigned to the East Cobb Health Park! I don't like the hospital environment!
January 19, 2025
5
Great care and wonderful staff.
January 18, 2025
5
Extremely caring and compassionate.
May 14, 2025
5
Dr.Carroll was very thorough and she was sweet and she listened to me which was the most impactful part! She made me feel comfortable and gave me the education I needed for my surgery.
May 8, 2025
5
Efficient, expert care.
May 2, 2025
5
I love my Dr. attitude, patient color doesn't seems to matter,Christian lady
April 27, 2025
5
Trusting them with my health needs
April 27, 2025
5
The nurse practitioner who saw me before the doctor contradicted what the physician told me completely about taking hormones and also what would happen with my surgery. So I trust the doctor completely but not the nurse practitioner.
April 23, 2025
5
I have been a patient for WellStar over three years now with the oncology staff. The staff is very heart-filling, compassionate, and I am very satisfied with the services that they provide.
April 23, 2025
5
Dr. Carroll is the absolute best - an expert in the field who truly cares about her patients.
April 7, 2025
5
Dr. Carroll is the most caring, kind, compassionate and beautiful person. On top of that she is an excellent oncologist and surgeon. I would recommend Dr. Carroll and her amazing practice to any woman needing her specialized care.
April 3, 2025
5
Thank everyone for your care and the patient.
March 26, 2025
5
Yes, Dr. Amy Carroll and her staff are extremely conscientious, caring, and they're in their expertise. I really have so much confidence in them and actually enjoy going to the doctor, which is a big statement for me since I don't typically enjoy that, but they are lovely and I appreciate their care of me. Thank you.
March 26, 2025
5
Dr. Amy Carroll is absolutely one of the best doctors I've ever met and had a procedure with. She did so excellently on my surgery. I am so thankful to the Lord for that. I also want to say that every single staff member is so kind and so gentle and so professional and amazing in that office. I am so thankful how amazing everything went. They should all be recognized. But again, Dr. Carroll did such excellent textbook excellence during my surgery and the incisions and telling me what to expect and being caring. Most of all, how beautiful she is.
March 23, 2025
5
Dr. Carroll and her team were top notch in every aspect. Kind, caring, and listened and answered my questions and concerns. I did not feel rushed and Dr. Carroll explained everything.
March 17, 2025
5
Dr Carroll and her staff was awesome.
March 15, 2025
5
I believe I should have received a call from the practice about the construction work which creates a parking issue. Being handicapped, it was a difficult trip to get to and leave the office. Instructions upon leaving were confusing. Had it not been for a kind employee that worked in the building, I would have had a difficult time getting out of there.
March 13, 2025
5
Well, everything at the office was wonderful. It was extremely frustrating trying to figure out parking. There was construction in front of the entrance that GPS was sending me to. I live almost 2 hours away so, it was already a stressful trip. And getting ready to go to an even more stressful appointment. It would have been nice to to know about the parking situation prior to the visit. Possibly through one of the text messages. But other than that, everyone was exceptionally nice.
February 21, 2025
5
The doctor was so clear with her information and the nurses and everyone else clear and very nice.
February 19, 2025
5
From the time of arrival each person in the office, nurses, and the doctor were extremely comforting, friendly, and informative. I was very nervous about this appointment and from the beginning everyone put me at ease. The doctor was especially informative allowing for as much time as needed to answer all my questions and I left with full confidence in her and the staff that I would be taken care of.
February 19, 2025
5
Doctor was very patient with me
February 15, 2025
5
Dr. Carroll is an excellent physician. She is very thorough, caring, knowledgeable and a very good person. Her staff is always helpful, courteous and friendly. Thank you for your care and service.
February 13, 2025
5
Dr. Carroll is the best and when I say the best I mean the best. God bless her a million times. God bless her a million times.
February 12, 2025
5
Fantastic doctor and staff!!
February 9, 2025
5
Everyone from the front desk to the nurses were friendly and warm they made me feel very comfortable.
February 6, 2025
5
Love Dr. Carroll and her staff! always a positive experience.
February 3, 2025
5
Great experience always.
February 1, 2025
5
Dr Carroll is amazing
January 31, 2025
5
I've never had a doctor who took the time to talk with me and discuss my care like Dr. Carroll. She is truly a blessing.
January 26, 2025
5
Amy Carroll is a gem! She listens! I started with a doctor at the East Cobb Health Park which I thought was wonderful, but Amy certainly fills her shoes and more! The only thing that could make Dr. Carroll better is if she were assigned to the East Cobb Health Park! I don't like the hospital environment!
January 19, 2025
5
Great care and wonderful staff.
January 18, 2025
3
Always have to wait over 1 hr to see Dr. First time it happened no one let me know why I was in the exam room for over 1hr.
March 7, 2025
3
Always have to wait over 1 hr to see Dr. First time it happened no one let me know why I was in the exam room for over 1hr.
March 7, 2025
5
Extremely caring and compassionate.
May 14, 2025
5
Dr.Carroll was very thorough and she was sweet and she listened to me which was the most impactful part! She made me feel comfortable and gave me the education I needed for my surgery.
May 8, 2025
5
Efficient, expert care.
May 2, 2025
5
I love my Dr. attitude, patient color doesn't seems to matter,Christian lady
April 27, 2025
5
Trusting them with my health needs
April 27, 2025
5
The nurse practitioner who saw me before the doctor contradicted what the physician told me completely about taking hormones and also what would happen with my surgery. So I trust the doctor completely but not the nurse practitioner.
April 23, 2025
5
I have been a patient for WellStar over three years now with the oncology staff. The staff is very heart-filling, compassionate, and I am very satisfied with the services that they provide.
April 23, 2025
5
Dr. Carroll is the absolute best - an expert in the field who truly cares about her patients.
April 7, 2025
5
Dr. Carroll is the most caring, kind, compassionate and beautiful person. On top of that she is an excellent oncologist and surgeon. I would recommend Dr. Carroll and her amazing practice to any woman needing her specialized care.
April 3, 2025
5
Thank everyone for your care and the patient.
March 26, 2025
5
Yes, Dr. Amy Carroll and her staff are extremely conscientious, caring, and they're in their expertise. I really have so much confidence in them and actually enjoy going to the doctor, which is a big statement for me since I don't typically enjoy that, but they are lovely and I appreciate their care of me. Thank you.
March 26, 2025
5
Dr. Amy Carroll is absolutely one of the best doctors I've ever met and had a procedure with. She did so excellently on my surgery. I am so thankful to the Lord for that. I also want to say that every single staff member is so kind and so gentle and so professional and amazing in that office. I am so thankful how amazing everything went. They should all be recognized. But again, Dr. Carroll did such excellent textbook excellence during my surgery and the incisions and telling me what to expect and being caring. Most of all, how beautiful she is.
March 23, 2025
5
Dr. Carroll and her team were top notch in every aspect. Kind, caring, and listened and answered my questions and concerns. I did not feel rushed and Dr. Carroll explained everything.
March 17, 2025
5
Dr Carroll and her staff was awesome.
March 15, 2025
5
I believe I should have received a call from the practice about the construction work which creates a parking issue. Being handicapped, it was a difficult trip to get to and leave the office. Instructions upon leaving were confusing. Had it not been for a kind employee that worked in the building, I would have had a difficult time getting out of there.
March 13, 2025
5
Well, everything at the office was wonderful. It was extremely frustrating trying to figure out parking. There was construction in front of the entrance that GPS was sending me to. I live almost 2 hours away so, it was already a stressful trip. And getting ready to go to an even more stressful appointment. It would have been nice to to know about the parking situation prior to the visit. Possibly through one of the text messages. But other than that, everyone was exceptionally nice.
February 21, 2025
5
The doctor was so clear with her information and the nurses and everyone else clear and very nice.
February 19, 2025
5
From the time of arrival each person in the office, nurses, and the doctor were extremely comforting, friendly, and informative. I was very nervous about this appointment and from the beginning everyone put me at ease. The doctor was especially informative allowing for as much time as needed to answer all my questions and I left with full confidence in her and the staff that I would be taken care of.
February 19, 2025
5
Doctor was very patient with me
February 15, 2025
5
Dr. Carroll is an excellent physician. She is very thorough, caring, knowledgeable and a very good person. Her staff is always helpful, courteous and friendly. Thank you for your care and service.
February 13, 2025
5
Dr. Carroll is the best and when I say the best I mean the best. God bless her a million times. God bless her a million times.
February 12, 2025
5
Fantastic doctor and staff!!
February 9, 2025
5
Everyone from the front desk to the nurses were friendly and warm they made me feel very comfortable.
February 6, 2025
5
Love Dr. Carroll and her staff! always a positive experience.
February 3, 2025
5
Great experience always.
February 1, 2025
5
Dr Carroll is amazing
January 31, 2025
5
I've never had a doctor who took the time to talk with me and discuss my care like Dr. Carroll. She is truly a blessing.
January 26, 2025
5
Amy Carroll is a gem! She listens! I started with a doctor at the East Cobb Health Park which I thought was wonderful, but Amy certainly fills her shoes and more! The only thing that could make Dr. Carroll better is if she were assigned to the East Cobb Health Park! I don't like the hospital environment!
January 19, 2025
5
Great care and wonderful staff.
January 18, 2025
5
Extremely caring and compassionate.
May 14, 2025
5
Dr.Carroll was very thorough and she was sweet and she listened to me which was the most impactful part! She made me feel comfortable and gave me the education I needed for my surgery.
May 8, 2025
5
Efficient, expert care.
May 2, 2025
5
I love my Dr. attitude, patient color doesn't seems to matter,Christian lady
April 27, 2025
5
Trusting them with my health needs
April 27, 2025
5
The nurse practitioner who saw me before the doctor contradicted what the physician told me completely about taking hormones and also what would happen with my surgery. So I trust the doctor completely but not the nurse practitioner.
April 23, 2025
5
I have been a patient for WellStar over three years now with the oncology staff. The staff is very heart-filling, compassionate, and I am very satisfied with the services that they provide.
April 23, 2025
5
Dr. Carroll is the absolute best - an expert in the field who truly cares about her patients.
April 7, 2025
5
Dr. Carroll is the most caring, kind, compassionate and beautiful person. On top of that she is an excellent oncologist and surgeon. I would recommend Dr. Carroll and her amazing practice to any woman needing her specialized care.
April 3, 2025
5
Thank everyone for your care and the patient.
March 26, 2025
5
Yes, Dr. Amy Carroll and her staff are extremely conscientious, caring, and they're in their expertise. I really have so much confidence in them and actually enjoy going to the doctor, which is a big statement for me since I don't typically enjoy that, but they are lovely and I appreciate their care of me. Thank you.
March 26, 2025
5
Dr. Amy Carroll is absolutely one of the best doctors I've ever met and had a procedure with. She did so excellently on my surgery. I am so thankful to the Lord for that. I also want to say that every single staff member is so kind and so gentle and so professional and amazing in that office. I am so thankful how amazing everything went. They should all be recognized. But again, Dr. Carroll did such excellent textbook excellence during my surgery and the incisions and telling me what to expect and being caring. Most of all, how beautiful she is.
March 23, 2025
5
Dr. Carroll and her team were top notch in every aspect. Kind, caring, and listened and answered my questions and concerns. I did not feel rushed and Dr. Carroll explained everything.
March 17, 2025
5
Dr Carroll and her staff was awesome.
March 15, 2025
5
I believe I should have received a call from the practice about the construction work which creates a parking issue. Being handicapped, it was a difficult trip to get to and leave the office. Instructions upon leaving were confusing. Had it not been for a kind employee that worked in the building, I would have had a difficult time getting out of there.
March 13, 2025
3
Always have to wait over 1 hr to see Dr. First time it happened no one let me know why I was in the exam room for over 1hr.
March 7, 2025
5
Well, everything at the office was wonderful. It was extremely frustrating trying to figure out parking. There was construction in front of the entrance that GPS was sending me to. I live almost 2 hours away so, it was already a stressful trip. And getting ready to go to an even more stressful appointment. It would have been nice to to know about the parking situation prior to the visit. Possibly through one of the text messages. But other than that, everyone was exceptionally nice.
February 21, 2025
5
The doctor was so clear with her information and the nurses and everyone else clear and very nice.
February 19, 2025
5
From the time of arrival each person in the office, nurses, and the doctor were extremely comforting, friendly, and informative. I was very nervous about this appointment and from the beginning everyone put me at ease. The doctor was especially informative allowing for as much time as needed to answer all my questions and I left with full confidence in her and the staff that I would be taken care of.
February 19, 2025
5
Doctor was very patient with me
February 15, 2025
5
Dr. Carroll is an excellent physician. She is very thorough, caring, knowledgeable and a very good person. Her staff is always helpful, courteous and friendly. Thank you for your care and service.
February 13, 2025
5
Dr. Carroll is the best and when I say the best I mean the best. God bless her a million times. God bless her a million times.
February 12, 2025
5
Fantastic doctor and staff!!
February 9, 2025
5
Everyone from the front desk to the nurses were friendly and warm they made me feel very comfortable.
February 6, 2025
5
Love Dr. Carroll and her staff! always a positive experience.
February 3, 2025
5
Great experience always.
February 1, 2025
5
Dr Carroll is amazing
January 31, 2025
5
I've never had a doctor who took the time to talk with me and discuss my care like Dr. Carroll. She is truly a blessing.
January 26, 2025
5
Amy Carroll is a gem! She listens! I started with a doctor at the East Cobb Health Park which I thought was wonderful, but Amy certainly fills her shoes and more! The only thing that could make Dr. Carroll better is if she were assigned to the East Cobb Health Park! I don't like the hospital environment!
January 19, 2025
5
Great care and wonderful staff.
January 18, 2025
5
Great care and wonderful staff.
January 18, 2025
5
Amy Carroll is a gem! She listens! I started with a doctor at the East Cobb Health Park which I thought was wonderful, but Amy certainly fills her shoes and more! The only thing that could make Dr. Carroll better is if she were assigned to the East Cobb Health Park! I don't like the hospital environment!
January 19, 2025
5
I've never had a doctor who took the time to talk with me and discuss my care like Dr. Carroll. She is truly a blessing.
January 26, 2025
5
Dr Carroll is amazing
January 31, 2025
5
Great experience always.
February 1, 2025
5
Love Dr. Carroll and her staff! always a positive experience.
February 3, 2025
5
Everyone from the front desk to the nurses were friendly and warm they made me feel very comfortable.
February 6, 2025
5
Fantastic doctor and staff!!
February 9, 2025
5
Dr. Carroll is the best and when I say the best I mean the best. God bless her a million times. God bless her a million times.
February 12, 2025
5
Dr. Carroll is an excellent physician. She is very thorough, caring, knowledgeable and a very good person. Her staff is always helpful, courteous and friendly. Thank you for your care and service.
February 13, 2025
5
Doctor was very patient with me
February 15, 2025
5
From the time of arrival each person in the office, nurses, and the doctor were extremely comforting, friendly, and informative. I was very nervous about this appointment and from the beginning everyone put me at ease. The doctor was especially informative allowing for as much time as needed to answer all my questions and I left with full confidence in her and the staff that I would be taken care of.
February 19, 2025
5
The doctor was so clear with her information and the nurses and everyone else clear and very nice.
February 19, 2025
5
Well, everything at the office was wonderful. It was extremely frustrating trying to figure out parking. There was construction in front of the entrance that GPS was sending me to. I live almost 2 hours away so, it was already a stressful trip. And getting ready to go to an even more stressful appointment. It would have been nice to to know about the parking situation prior to the visit. Possibly through one of the text messages. But other than that, everyone was exceptionally nice.
February 21, 2025
3
Always have to wait over 1 hr to see Dr. First time it happened no one let me know why I was in the exam room for over 1hr.
March 7, 2025
5
I believe I should have received a call from the practice about the construction work which creates a parking issue. Being handicapped, it was a difficult trip to get to and leave the office. Instructions upon leaving were confusing. Had it not been for a kind employee that worked in the building, I would have had a difficult time getting out of there.
March 13, 2025
5
Dr Carroll and her staff was awesome.
March 15, 2025
5
Dr. Carroll and her team were top notch in every aspect. Kind, caring, and listened and answered my questions and concerns. I did not feel rushed and Dr. Carroll explained everything.
March 17, 2025
5
Dr. Amy Carroll is absolutely one of the best doctors I've ever met and had a procedure with. She did so excellently on my surgery. I am so thankful to the Lord for that. I also want to say that every single staff member is so kind and so gentle and so professional and amazing in that office. I am so thankful how amazing everything went. They should all be recognized. But again, Dr. Carroll did such excellent textbook excellence during my surgery and the incisions and telling me what to expect and being caring. Most of all, how beautiful she is.
March 23, 2025
5
Yes, Dr. Amy Carroll and her staff are extremely conscientious, caring, and they're in their expertise. I really have so much confidence in them and actually enjoy going to the doctor, which is a big statement for me since I don't typically enjoy that, but they are lovely and I appreciate their care of me. Thank you.
March 26, 2025
5
Thank everyone for your care and the patient.
March 26, 2025
5
Dr. Carroll is the most caring, kind, compassionate and beautiful person. On top of that she is an excellent oncologist and surgeon. I would recommend Dr. Carroll and her amazing practice to any woman needing her specialized care.
April 3, 2025
5
Dr. Carroll is the absolute best - an expert in the field who truly cares about her patients.
April 7, 2025
5
I have been a patient for WellStar over three years now with the oncology staff. The staff is very heart-filling, compassionate, and I am very satisfied with the services that they provide.
April 23, 2025
5
The nurse practitioner who saw me before the doctor contradicted what the physician told me completely about taking hormones and also what would happen with my surgery. So I trust the doctor completely but not the nurse practitioner.
April 23, 2025
5
Trusting them with my health needs
April 27, 2025
5
I love my Dr. attitude, patient color doesn't seems to matter,Christian lady
April 27, 2025
5
Efficient, expert care.
May 2, 2025
5
Dr.Carroll was very thorough and she was sweet and she listened to me which was the most impactful part! She made me feel comfortable and gave me the education I needed for my surgery.
May 8, 2025
5
Extremely caring and compassionate.
May 14, 2025
Publications and Articles
Lower Your Risk & Recognize Signs of Gynecological Cancer
In recent years, most cervical cancers have become completely preventable with a vaccine, and there are screening tests to identify it early. However, it’s important for women to understand the warning signs of gynecological cancers that don’t have screening tests, such as:
At your annual women’s health appointment, it’s important to talk to your healthcare provider about your family history and lifestyle choices that can make a positive impact on your health. Here are some ideas to consider lowering your risk for different types of gynecological cancer:
Share your family history with your healthcare provider. Only about 5 to 10% of gynecological cancers are genetic, according to Wellstar Gynecologic Oncologist Dr. Amy Carroll. However, some patients may benefit from genetic risk assessment, which looks for hereditary gene mutations that increase an individual’s risk for ovarian cancer.
Maintain a healthy weight or lose weight. Women who are overweight have a higher risk of being diagnosed with the most common type of endometrial (uterine) cancer– and for the cancer to return after treatment. This is a challenge for many people and your health providers want you to feel empowered–not embarrassed–to discuss your BMI, nutrition, weight reduction and wellness.
Stay tobacco-free or quit tobacco. Again, many health providers can help women with education and resources to quit smoking or vaping for the long haul. Quitting tobacco can reduce your risk for some gynecological cancers and many other health conditions.
Watch for changes in your body & talk to your doctor
Because there are no screening tests for gynecological cancers other than cervical cancer, it is important for women to be educated on the signs and symptoms—and to act on them.
“Unfortunately, there are many vague symptoms associated with a lot of gynecologic issues,” Dr. Carroll said. “Typically, I tell people if you have any symptom that doesn’t come and go but persists for a couple weeks or more, it’s worthwhile to talk to somebody about it.”
Dr. Carroll said that one symptom patients should always discuss with their provider is post-menopausal bleeding. Also, while most people experience occasional bloating, persistent bloating can be a sign of ovarian cancer and should be discussed with a provider, she said.
Signs & symptoms of gynecological cancer
Some gynecological symptoms to discuss with your doctor include:
Vaginal bleeding after menopause
Excessively heavy menstrual cycles
Abnormal bleeding between periods
Unexplained pelvic or abdominal pain, bloating or nausea
Discharge or pain with intercourse
Severe change in bowel or bladder habits
A heavy feeling in the pelvis
A sore or lump in your vulva
The highest level of treatment for gynecological cancer
The physicians and healthcare teams at Wellstar are focused on keeping women healthy and preventing and lowering the risk of cancer and other health conditions. However, when a woman does get gynecological cancer, she has access to a team of experienced and knowledgeable gynecological cancer experts close to home.
Our gynecologic cancer care program includes:
A gynecological cancer-specific multidisciplinary tumor conference where gynecological oncologists, radiation and pathologists meet to diagnose and plan treatment.
Gynecologic cancer surgeons who perform procedures robotically, laparoscopically or as open procedures, based on evidence-based practices that lead to the best outcomes.
A robust support network that includes cancer-specific nutritional counseling, genetic counseling, nurse navigation, psychological counseling and more.
Wellstar Research Institute and Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers work closely with select local and national partners to give patients access to the latest clinical trials without leaving their communities.
Most health plans cover preventative care services—like vaccines and screening tests—at no additional cost. For people without insurance, Wellstar practices have low-cost annual exams that include evaluation for cervical cancer and a Pap test if it is medically appropriate.
To find a physician, call (770) 956-STAR (7827) or schedule online by clicking the “Book Now” button at the top of any page.
