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About US

Educating communities.
Accelerating research.
Eradicating gynecologic cancers.

The Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing public awareness of gynecologic cancer risk awareness, prevention, early detection and optimal treatment.

Our Mission

To bring together all communities of advocates, patients, caregivers, partners and the healthcare team to eradicate or lessen the impact of gynecologic cancer. We will achieve this through research, education and public awareness

Our Vision

A world where everyone has the power to impact, prevent or overcome a diagnosis of gynecologic cancer

Our Core Values

Awareness: Promote public awareness of gynecologic cancer prevention, early diagnosis and optimal treatment
Diversity and Inclusion: Commit to cultural humility and diversity of thought and engagement
Education: Provide innovative education and continuous learning
Leadership: Set an example of integrity, quality and excellence to eradicate gynecologic cancers
Partnership: Support efforts of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) to eradicate gynecologic cancers
Research: Advance innovation and discovery to eradicate gynecologic cancers

Seek a Specialist

Get the Professional Help You Need

The Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC) Seek a Specialist tool provides a list of actively practicing gynecologic oncologists—medical doctors with specialized training in treating gynecologic cancers who can manage your care from diagnosis to completion of treatment.

Our community

Yogi’s Routine Leads to Ovarian Cancer Discovery

Yogi’s Routine Leads to Ovarian Cancer Discovery

Earlier this year, Dorine Olive was diagnosed with stage two ovarian cancer. At the age of 55, she was diagnosed with two different types of ovarian cancer, one type per ovary. Her diagnosis would have come much later had it not been for twisted lunge and bow pose during her yoga exercises.

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Gynecologic Cancers

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The Stats

116,760

DIAGNOSED WITH A GYN CANCER THIS YEAR

$60M

RAISED BY THE FWC FOR RESEARCH, AWARENESS, OUTREACH AND EDUCATION

12,800

PEOPLE HAVE ATTENDED FWC
EDUCATION COURSES

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