Your Stories
We encourage patients, survivors, health care professionals, supporters and caregivers to share your stories to connect and inspire others in the gynecologic cancer community.
Cancer Hits Close to Home for FWC/SGO Staff
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Every year staff members of the Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC) and the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) support the National Race to End Women’s Cancer with a fundraising team. For many staff members, the mission to help end women’s cancer is personal. Many of us have watched their mothers and grandmothers cope with a … Read More
Bracelets of Love Raised More Than $6,000
Thursday, November 1, 2018
For the last three years, Erica Stephan created bracelets and pins to honor the memory of her beloved cousin, Tara Bassi. The “persisT” bracelets, describe Tara’s strength and life motto. She believed in “living simply, loving generously, speaking truthfully, working diligently, and even if you fall short to keep going.” Tara was diagnosed with cervical … Read More
Sister Act Spreads Awareness About Ovarian Cancer
Thursday, November 1, 2018
After losing their oldest sister to ovarian cancer, three women spread awareness about the disease For the last two years, the three Wright sisters have commemorated World Ovarian Cancer Day (May 8) with an awareness video about the genetic risks, symptoms and treatment of ovarian cancer, which is in memory of their oldest sister Debbie … Read More