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 theSociety 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
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.
Get Educated
Gynecologic Cancers
Webinars & Recordings
Move With Us:Move4Her
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
