Learn the facts. Join the movement.
#MoveTheMessage is calling on people from across the country to join the movement to increase awareness and drive early diagnosis of the five gyn cancers.
Learn the Facts
Every five minutes, a woman is diagnosed with one of the five gynecologic (gyn) cancers – cervical, ovarian, uterine/endometrial, vaginal, or vulvar – totaling nearly 115,000 Americans each year.
Many of these people are not diagnosed until the late stages of their disease resulting in more 34,000 people dying each year from a gyn cancer. These cancers affect people of all ages, from their teens through their 80s.
The Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC) urges everyone to LEARN, LISTEN and ACT to maintain their gyn health.
- LEARN the symptoms and risk factors for each gyn cancer;
- LISTEN to their bodies;
- ACT to take preventative steps and seek care first from a gynecologic oncologist when a gyn cancer is suspected or diagnosed.


Join the Movement: Get Social
Simply post an image of yourself in motion – walking, cycling, dancing, or whatever gets you moving – and tag five friends with the message:
#MoveTheMessage
Know the five gyn cancers because early detection matters.
Take steps today to protect your tomorrows.
Visit MoveTheMessage.org to learn more.
SHARE and TAG five friends you want to protect! Let’s keep it moving!
#gyncancer #jointhemovement
Join the Movement: Share Educational Materials
When asked, nine in 10 gyn oncologists said that patient education is very important to help improve patient outcomes and nearly eight in 10 said the biggest barrier to early detection of gyn cancers is lack of awareness.
These materials are available to download for free below and printed copies can be ordered for a nominal fee. Materials are available in English, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. Please share and help #MoveTheMessage about the five gyn cancers and reinforce the importance of early detection.

Gynecologic Cancer Awareness: Know the Symptoms, Reduce the Risk; Other languages: Español and Mandarin Chinese
CA 125 Levels: Your Guide; Other languages: Español and Mandarin Chinese
Clinical Trials: Your Guide; Other languages: Español and Mandarin Chinese
Join the Movement: Share Your Story
A team of movers and shakers, including social influencers, celebrities, Society for Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) members, and volunteer advocates, are spreading the word about the prevention, treatment, and care for the five gyn cancers. Together, we’re eating a movement of change.
Partners are welcomed as frontline advocates and storytellers as we #MoveTheMessage through marginalized communities and across media platforms.
Consider sharing your story with us or join us as a volunteer at our next in-person event!

