Gynecologic Cancer Resources

Foundation for Women's Cancer

Their mission is to ensure public awareness of gynecologic cancer prevention, early diagnosis, and proper treatment, as well as to support research and training related to gynecologic cancers.
www.foundationforwomenscancer.org

Women's Cancer Network

The WCN is an interactive Web site dedicated to informing women about gynecologic cancers. Its goal is to assist women who have developed cancer, as well as their families, to understand more about the disease, learn about treatment options, and gain access to new or experimental therapies.
www.wcn.org

National Cervical Cancer Coalition

800–685–5531
The National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) is a coalition of women and family members/caregivers battling cervical cancer issues. Involved groups include: women's groups, cytotechnologists, pathologists, laboratories, technology companies, cancer researchers, hospitals, organizations providing cervical cancer screening programs and other related associations.
www.nccc-online.org

National Cancer Institute

800–422–6237
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a component of the National Institutes of Health, one of eight agencies that compose the Public Health Service in the Department of Health and Human Services. The NCI, established under the National Cancer Act of 1937, is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training.
www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/types/cervical

Cancer Support Community

Uniting The Wellness Community and Gilda's Club Worldwide, the Cancer Support Community is an international non-profit dedicated to providing support, education and hope to people affected by cancer.
www.cancersupportcommunity.org

Eyes on the Prize

An online support group for gynecologic cancer survivors.
www.eyesontheprize.org

Ovarian Cancer Orange County Alliance

The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance is the foremost advocate for women with ovarian cancer in the United States. To advance the interests of women with ovarian cancer, the Alliance advocates at a national level for increases in research funding for the development of an early detection test, improved health care practices, and life-saving treatment protocols.
www.ovarianoc.org

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition

Toll-free number: 1-888-682-7426 (1-888-OVARIAN)
www.ovarian.org

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship

Toll-free number: 1-877-NCCS-YES (1-877-622-7937)
www.canceradvocacy.org