Foundation for Womens Cancer

The Foundation for Women's Cancer was established in 1991 by the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) to promote public awareness about the prevention, early detection and treatment of gynecologic cancers. SGO is the only national professional organization for gynecologic oncologists. All SGO members are members of the FWC.

Gynecologic oncologists are board-certified obstetrician/gynecologists with an additional three to four years of specialized training in treating gynecologic cancers from an American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology-approved program. This sub-specialty program provides training in the biology and pathology of gynecologic cancers, as well as in all forms of treatment for these diseases, including surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and experimental treatments.

In addition to engaging in public education, the Foundation also supports research and training related to gynecologic cancers. The Foundation is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization that advances its mission by increasing public and private funds that aid in the development and implementation of programs to meet these goals.

Examples of these programs include:

•Educational brochures on each of the major gynecologic cancers, including cervical cancer, endometrial cancer and ovarian cancer
•Educational presentations on the major gynecologic cancers
•Public education campaigns, such as the National Cervical Cancer Public Education Campaign
•Web-based educational information
•Courses on the major gynecologic cancers for women living with these cancers taught by leading experts and offered through the United States
•Annual research awards and grants to encourage young investigators to pursue gynecologic cancer-related research
•Collaborative programs with gynecologic cancer advocacy organizations facilitated by the Foundation's Allied Support Group, consisting of national organizations committed to women’s gynecologic health

The FWC believes that where there is knowledge, there is hope.