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Women’s Wellness Clinic

Women who have recently undergone treatment for breast cancer or a gynecological cancer find themselves in a period of transition and a new stage of life. Some cancer survivors slowly begin to experience their survivorship as the “new normal.” They begin a life-long journey as cancer survivors, which will include ongoing medical care for their physical and emotional health needs.

The Women’s Wellness Clinic at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) offers wellness-focused follow-up care for women who have completed cancer treatment for breast cancer or a gynecological cancer. Part of the Women’s Center on the third floor of the SCCA building, the Women’s Wellness Clinic was the brainchild of Dr. Julie R. Gralow, MD, a UW Medicine medical oncologist who sees patients at SCCA. Many of her long-term follow-up patients are taking advantage of the services offered by this clinic.

Women come to the Women’s Wellness Clinic when it’s time to shift their focus from cancer treatment to recovery. They want a wellness plan that includes good nutrition, improved fitness, and emotional support.

You are one of these women if either of these is true:

  • You want to focus on cancer prevention—to do everything you can to keep your cancer from coming back.
  • You need help in dealing with some of the lingering side effects of cancer treatment, such as lymphedema, anxiety, or depression.

The Women’s Wellness Clinic offers the care and services you need without requiring you to leave the medical supervision of the oncologists you know and trust. Routine check-ups, including mammograms, Pap smears, and various scans, are an important part of taking care of yourself after cancer, and all are provided at the Women’s Wellness Center.

Women at High Risk

Women who are at high risk for breast or ovarian cancer and who have been seen at our Breast and Ovarian Cancer Prevention Program may be referred to the Women’s Wellness Clinic for routine medical exams and close monitoring. You do not have to had cancer to come to the clinic. You may come for help with cancer prevention.

Survivorship Clinic

The Survivorship Clinic at SCCA offers treatment, support, and education through the Women’s Wellness Clinic for women who have survived breast or gynecologic cancers. Important and relevant information is available through the Survivorship Clinic for your primary care doctor and your family and loved ones as well. The Survivorship Clinic can help with the specific issues and concerns that exist for women who are recovering from breast or gynecologic cancer. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the Survivorship Clinic at (866) 543-4272 or e-mail survivor@fhcrc.org.

Newsletter

The Women’s Wellness Clinic publishes an informational newsletter every quarter.