Dr. Dineo Khabele is a physician-scientist who provides clinical expertise to her research focus in ovarian cancer and other gynecologic malignancies. Dr. Khabele is also committed to raising awareness about women’s cancers.

What can be done to raise awareness about gynecological cancers?
Education and information are key to raising awareness about screening, early detection and treatments for gynecological cancers.

What would be some good information for a newly diagnosed patient?
Resources at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center through the Cancer Information program 1-800-811-8480.

Are there any other resources that you would suggest?
Online resources are an excellent source of information such as:
Women's Cancer Network - www.wcn.org
National Cancer Institute - www.cancer.gov
American Cancer Society - www.cancer.org

Any other insights that you would care to share?
I learn an enormous amount from the experiences of women diagnosed and treated with gynecological cancers. Most incredible to me is the women who find the time and energy to educate others about their own experiences. That insight is priceless.

About Dr. Khabele
Dr. Dineo Khabele is Assistant Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director of Gynecologic Oncology Research in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology with a secondary appointment in Cancer Biology at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Khabele is board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology. She sits on the medical and scientific advisory boards of the Witness Project and the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance and has been involved in policy making for the Tennessee Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program and the Governor-Appointed Task Force to Eliminate Cervical Cancer in Tennessee.