MUSC Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Jennifer Young, spoke at the press conference for Lowcountry Women with Wings on Wednesday, September 30th.  Dr. Young encouraged women to learn more about the symptoms of ovarian cancer, which may lead to early detection of this deadly disease.  Below are pictures from the event by Penny Hoey Photography.

• Symptoms of ovarian cancer

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Medical University of South Carolina, William T. Creasman, M.D., Matthew F. Kohler, M.D., and Paul B. Underwood, M.D. are pleased to welcome the newest member of the Gynecologic Oncology team:

Jennifer L. Young, M.D., M.P.H.



Hometown: Sumter, South Carolina
Advanced Degree: M.D. awarded by The Medical University of South Carolina; M.P.H. awarded by University of Virginia
Residency: Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital (Harvard University)
Fellowship: University of Virginia Health System
Special Interests: Minimally invasive robotic surgery, research in the human papillomavirus and its effects on the female genital tract, health disparities and cancer prevention, and clinical trials