Foundation for Women's Cancer

Foundation for Women's Cancer The Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC) supports research, education and public awareness of gynecologic cancers.

FWC is the official foundation of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO).

When faced with an endometrial cancer diagnosis, the path forward can feel uncertain and isolating. Yet two women, Shand...
09/26/2025

When faced with an endometrial cancer diagnosis, the path forward can feel uncertain and isolating. Yet two women, Shanda and Janette, turned that life-changing moment into something bigger than themselves.

Shanda transformed her experience into advocacy, determined to raise awareness, challenge systemic barriers, and help ensure women everywhere have access to education and support.

Janette turned to writing as a way to process and empower. Her book, “Endometrial Cancer at 65: Why Me, Why Not Me,” encourages early detection and reminds women to prioritize their health and listen to their bodies.

Though their journeys are unique, their courage and voices echo a shared message: resilience can fuel advocacy, and advocacy can spark hope for everyone impacted by gynecologic cancers.

Read their stories: https://foundationforwomenscancer.org/gcam/stories-education/

Uterine/endometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer, yet its early warning signs can be easy to miss or mis...
09/26/2025

Uterine/endometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer, yet its early warning signs can be easy to miss or mistaken for other changes in the body. With early detection, 85% of those diagnosed survive.

Knowing what’s normal for your body and what isn’t can be lifesaving. While one of the most important signs to watch for is bleeding after menopause, uterine cancer does not only affect postmenopausal women. Other symptoms — like abnormal or heavy periods, watery or blood-tinged discharge, and pelvic pain or pressure — can also signal that something isn’t right at any age.

This Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, we encourage you to — your mother, sister, friend, daughter, or even yourself — if you've noticed any unusual bleeding and talked to your doctor about it.

Awareness leads to action. Action leads to early detection. And early detection saves lives.

Learn more: foundationforwomenscancer.org/GCAM

For Linda Ryan, tapping into her love of exercise after a cervical cancer diagnosis was a source of strength and peace o...
09/25/2025

For Linda Ryan, tapping into her love of exercise after a cervical cancer diagnosis was a source of strength and peace of mind. As a survivor she champions movement as a powerful tool for healing and thriving beyond treatment.

At just 27 years old Samantha was first diagnosed with cervical cancer. Now a three-time survivor, Samantha reminds us that grace matters. Her message to others facing cancer: self-compassion and patience will take you further than pressure ever will.

Both Linda and Samantha show us that every journey is different, but hope, resilience, and community can light the way forward. Read their full stories along with other survivors https://foundationforwomenscancer.org/gcam/stories-education/

Awareness saves lives 🤍Almost all cases are caused by HPV, making cervical cancer highly preventable through vaccination...
09/24/2025

Awareness saves lives 🤍

Almost all cases are caused by HPV, making cervical cancer highly preventable through vaccination and screening.

This Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, we encourage you to — your mother, sister, friend, daughter, or yourself:

⚪ Do you know the signs?
⚪ Are you up to date on Pap or HPV tests?
⚪ Have you had the HPV vaccine?
⚪ Do you know your family history?

Knowledge and action save lives. With the right information, at the right time, you can protect yourself and the women you love. Together, we can prevent cervical cancer.

Learn more: foundationforwomenscancer.org/GCAM

Jacqueline was just 30 years old when her uterine cancer diagnosis changed everything. For over a year, her symptoms wer...
09/24/2025

Jacqueline was just 30 years old when her uterine cancer diagnosis changed everything. For over a year, her symptoms were dismissed, but she trusted her body and persisted until she received answers. Today, she is cancer free, a mother of two, and a health coach using her story to inspire others.

During Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, her journey is a powerful reminder: early recognition saves lives.

Read her story:
https://shorturl.at/BfXEH

We are so grateful to the North Jersey Country Club for hosting their Annual Women’s Golf Charity Event in support of th...
09/23/2025

We are so grateful to the North Jersey Country Club for hosting their Annual Women’s Golf Charity Event in support of the Foundation for Women’s Cancer for the second year in a row! ⛳️

The Women’s Charity Day brought together a wonderful group of players and supporters, creating a day filled with laughter, competition, and purpose through the Move4Her campaign. Events like these show the power of community to raise awareness and drive impact for all those affected by gynecologic cancers. 🎗️

Race Weekend 2025 was one for the books!💜 Patient advocates, survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals joined ...
09/23/2025

Race Weekend 2025 was one for the books!

💜 Patient advocates, survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals joined forces at the Patient & Advocacy Summit.
💜 More than 100 attendees gathered for a day of education and empowerment at our Patient & Advocate Forum.
💜 Over 800 participants ran, walked, and rolled through Washington, D.C. (and virtually!) for the Race to End Women’s Cancer.

Together, we have raised $636,473 toward our $650,000 goal, and we’re almost there!

Read the full recap here:
https://shorturl.at/jioWK

Awareness begins with a question 💜When it comes to gynecologic cancers, asking simple questions can save lives.This Gyne...
09/18/2025

Awareness begins with a question 💜
When it comes to gynecologic cancers, asking simple questions can save lives.

This Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, we encourage you to — your mother, sister, friend, daughter, or yourself:
🔹 Do you know the signs?
🔹 When was your last check-up?
🔹 Are you up to date on Pap or HPV tests?
🔹 Have you had the HPV vaccine?
🔹 Do you know your family history?

Not all gynecologic cancers have screening tests — that’s why awareness matters.

The right question, at the right time, could save a life. Swipe through the carousel to see the questions. Then .

To learn more, visit: www.foundationforwomenscancer.org/GCAM

So grateful to our partners at SLOCA for joining us in D.C. for Race Weekend and for their incredible support of gynecol...
09/18/2025

So grateful to our partners at SLOCA for joining us in D.C. for Race Weekend and for their incredible support of gynecologic cancer research. 💜

Race Weekend began with collaboration and connection. Last Friday marked a milestone — our very first Patient & Advocacy...
09/18/2025

Race Weekend began with collaboration and connection. Last Friday marked a milestone — our very first Patient & Advocacy Organizations Summit!

We extend our sincere thanks to the organizations who joined us for an incredible roundtable discussion:

Ovarian Cancer Project, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance , SHARE Cancer Support, The Powell-Drescher Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation, Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, CRD Associates, Cervivor, Inc., CancerCare, FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered, St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness, D.C. Department of Healthcare Finance, Tina's Wish, Ecana, Ovarcome, and The Laughlin Family Foundation.

We also thank our keynote, Annie Ellis, for her powerful discussion on the importance of patient advocacy and the role of the patient voice.

Your advocacy and commitment to supporting those impacted by gynecologic cancers inspire us every day.

Together, we identified ways to collaborate, strengthen our collective voice, and continue the conversation around advancing care and awareness. This is just the beginning! We’re excited about what’s ahead and the impact we can make as one united voice for gynecologic cancer.

Thank you for standing with us.

Mark your calendar!The 2025–2026 Research Grant Applications open on September 29, 2025. These grants fuel innovation in...
09/17/2025

Mark your calendar!

The 2025–2026 Research Grant Applications open on September 29, 2025. These grants fuel innovation in gynecologic oncology and empower the next generation of discoveries that transform patient care.

While we look ahead, we also celebrate the brilliance already at work—visit us online to meet our 2024–2025 Grant & Award Recipients and see how their research is shaping the future of women’s cancer care.

Explore the full application timeline and resources online: https://foundationforwomenscancer.org/get-involved/funding_research_awards/

We extend our sincere gratitude to our 2025 Race to End Women’s Cancer sponsors for their generous support.Your commitme...
09/17/2025

We extend our sincere gratitude to our 2025 Race to End Women’s Cancer sponsors for their generous support.

Your commitment helps the Foundation for Women’s Cancer advance research, education, and awareness—and brings survivors, patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, advocates, and families together in a powerful show of unity and hope.

Because of you, the Race was more than an event, it was a movement. Together, we are making strides toward ending gynecologic cancers.

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