Thrive is the Foundation of Women’s Cancer’s (FWC) monthly newsletter, featuring inspirational stories from survivors, supporters and advocates, opportunities to get involved, upcoming events and education courses.
We’ve probably all had that nervous feeling the night before an appointment. We want to be sure to ask the right questions and communicate our biggest concerns properly to our doctor, but how do we do this? That’s where self-advocacy comes in. Self-advocacy is made up of three parts: 1) understanding your needs, 2) knowing … Read More
We are thrilled to announce Ebony Hoskins, MD, will be the emcee this year for Move4Her on Sept. 26, 2021! Dr. Hoskins joins international fitness celebrity host Kathy Smith for the one-hour event filled with fun energizing moves for all levels and powerful personal stories. We hope you will join this dynamic duo and help … Read More
Summertime evokes images of spending time with friends, fun activies and happy memories being made. Kesem offers just that and a unique experience for children impacted by a parent’s cancer. Their mission is to support children through and beyond a parent’s cancer by working to ensure those children never feel alone. Several surveys and feedback … Read More
Calling all participants for the Move4Her event, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021! Be sure to share with us a picture of yourself sporting your swag-boxes as we gear up for our big event. Follow the FWC social platforms (Twitter, Instagram and Facebook), as we highlight registered participants all summer long! Let’s move the message and help … Read More
In this podcast, listeners learn about the importance of genetic testing for ovarian cancer from a genetic counselor, a physician, and, most importantly, a patient. Hear how a patient’s experience with genetic testing informed her treatment plan and conversations with her family. This podcast is the first in a series of educational resources on ovarian cancer for … Read More