Just Diagnosed?

We’re here to help! The Foundation offers comprehensive information by cancer type that can help guide you through your diagnosis and treatment. Learn more.

Sisterhood of Survivorship

Living with a gynecologic cancer? The Foundation for Women’s Cancer encourages you to join our Sisterhood, where you can connect with others facing similar challenges. Learn more.

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REGISTER
National Race to End Women’s Cancer

Join National Co-Chairs Jennie McGihon and Jenny Allen: Register or donate to support the Foundation’s 2013 National Race to End Women’s Cancer, Sunday, Nov. 3 in Washington, DC! Because movements MATTER. MORE »

FIND
a Gynecologic Oncologist

Dr. Joanie Hope, the only gynecologic oncologist in the state of Alaska, shares a moment with a patient. To find a gynecologic oncologist, click HERE. »

JOIN
the movement!

2013 Surgeons Team Captain Linda Duska, MD and these GYN cancer survivors invite you to join their teams or form your own to support the National Race this year! REGISTER HERE »

LEARN and CONNECT
Free Survivor Courses

The Foundation offers free courses throughout the US where survivors, loved ones and caregivers share experiences and learn the latest information from expert GYN oncologists. MORE. »

READ
Stories that Inspire

The Foundation welcomes anyone touched by cancer to share their stories with us in our website section, “Stories that Inspire”.  Our first story comes from Andrea Como, a wife, mother and six year survivor of ovarian cancer. READ »

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Spotlight

Angelina Jolie recently announced that she carries the BRCA1 gene mutation, which sharply increases her risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer. To learn more about your risk of developing ovarian cancer as a result of a BRCA1 or BRCA 2 gene mutations, click the photo above.

Awareness

A new study reinforces the need for women to seek care first from a GYN  cancer specialist when ovarian cancer is suspected or diagnosed. Click on the photo above to read more.

Research

In a landmark study led by Dr. Douglas Levine of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and member of the Foundation for Women’s Cancer’s Editorial Board, scientists found that endometrial cancer shares gene patterns with many other cancer types. Click the photo above to read more.

Education

We are pleased to announce our upcoming Ovarian Cancer Survivors Course! The course will be held Saturday, June 8, 2013, 9am-4pm in New York, NY.