All of our providers are board certified/eligible in the comprehensive care of women with reproductive track malignancy. We are proficient in both surgery and chemotherapy and are world leaders in innovative surgical approaches to disease and research in novel cancer mechanisms and treatments. We are integrated with the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of only 53 Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the United States and the Gillings School of Global Public Health. We offer care at three geographically distinct sites extending our clinical access across the State.
“When I received my cancer diagnosis, and I needed an immediate hysterectomy, I tried to find out about Dr. Katherine Tucker. I’m a researcher and I couldn’t find much information. So, my family and I met with her and we were impressed. Even so, it bothered me that I couldn’t find any information about her, so I ran to Duke to get a second opinion. I had to choose my surgeon quickly, because of the aggressiveness of my situation. I was on the fence, but when the skilled, seasoned surgeon, at Duke, spoke very highly of Dr. Tucker and said that it may be easier for me to be closer to home, I chose Dr. Tucker. I’m so thrilled that Dr. Tucker was my surgeon. Her skill and tenaciousness proved life changing, because my pathology ended up being very difficult. My pathology required numerous reviews. Three different pathology teams were necessary for final evaluation of a rare problem.
Dr. Tucker was relentless and that made all the difference.”
– Cheryl D.
Division Director, Gynecology Oncology
Full Professor, Gynecology Oncology
1 week ago
CHAPEL HILL, N.C —The University of North Carolina has introduced an innovative Women’s Cancer Wellness Clinic designed to help women navigate life after cancer treatment. The clinic focuses on managing menopausal symptoms and sexual wellness, issues that often go overlooked in traditional oncology care. The clinic was born from a donor-driven initiative and …
4 months ago
More than 69,000 women in the U.S. are expected to be diagnosed with endometrial cancer this year, making it the fourth most common cancer in women, and more than 13,900 are projected to die from it. Unlike most cancers, both incidence and mortality rates for endometrial cancer are rising. It also represents a significant health …
4 months ago
UNC Gynecologic Oncology has been recognized with a FY25 Carolina Care Award for outstanding patient experience. The clinic was named one of the Top 5 clinics across UNC Health and recognized as one of the most improved in patient experience systemwide. This award reflects the Gynecologic Oncology team’s continued commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. …
5 months ago
Lameck Chinula, MBBS, MMED, an Associate Professor of obstetrics and gynecology, recently graduated from the IGCS Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Training Program, a comprehensive two-year education and training program designed for regions around the world that do not currently have formal training in gynecologic oncology. He is the first from Malawi and joins graduated IGCS fellows …
