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National Gynecologic Cancer Resources
American Cancer Society
270 Peachtree St NW, Suite 1300
Atlanta, GA 30303
800-227-2345
“The mission of the American Cancer Society is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.”
https://www.cancer.org/
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AnCan
PO Box 8151
Tumacacori, AZ 85640-8151
262-264-8011
Email:info@ancan.org
“AnCan is about people helping people, peer-to-peer ….. we are peers living with various conditions and situations, who help others faced with similar issues. We do this collectively and individually by providing answers, support and navigation to empower people living with serious and chronic conditions to Be Your Own Best Advocate.”
https://ancan.org/our-mission/​
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Cancer Nation (formerly, the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship)
8455 Colesville Road, Suite 1025
Silver Spring, MD 20910
877-622-7937 (877-NCCS-YES)
Email: info@advocacy.org
“Cancer Nation’s mission is to advocate for quality cancer care for all people touched by cancer. Founded by and for cancer survivors in 1986 as the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, Cancer Nation created the widely-accepted definition of survivorship and
defines someone as a cancer survivor from the time of diagnosis and for the balance of life.”
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​Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
1600 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
800-232-4636
“CDC is the nation's leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public health. CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety and security
threats, both foreign and in the U.S.”
https://www.cdc.gov/gynecologic-cancer/
https://www.cdc.gov/gynecologic-cancer/resources/index.html
https://www.cdc.gov/gynecologic-cancer/inside-knowledge/index.html
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ECANA (Endometrial Cancer Network for African Americans)
4730 University Way NE
STE 104, PMB #2835
Seattle, WA 98105
Email: info@ecanawomen.org
“Our mission is to ensure that African American women with endometrial cancer are prioritized in scientific studies and healthcare discussions. By stepping up and claiming our
seat at the table, we aim to influence research agendas, advocate for inclusive clinical trials, and ultimately increase survival rates for our community.”
https://www.ecanawomen.org/
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​FORCE: Facing Our Risk Of Cancer Empowered
16057 Tampa Palms Boulevard W, #373
Tampa, FL 33647
866-288-RISK (7475)
Email: info@facingourrisk.org
​http://www.facingourrisk.org/index.php
“FORCE improves the lives of the millions of individuals and families facing hereditary cancer. Our community includes people with a personal or family history of cancer, Lynch syndrome,
a BRCA1, BRCA2, ATM, CHEK2, PALB2 or other inherited mutation linked to cancer. We accomplish this through our education, support, advocacy and research efforts.”
“We are dedicated to providing up-to-date, expert-reviewed information and resources that help people make informed medical decisions. Our strong, supportive community of peers and professionals ensures no one must face hereditary cancer alone. FORCE serves as a champion, unifying the community and advocating for awareness, access to care, and better
treatment and prevention options.”
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Foundation for Women’s Cancer
620 North LaSalle Drive
Chicago, IL 60654
312-578-1439
https://foundationforwomenscancer.org
“The Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing research, education and awareness of gynecologic cancers, risks, prevention,
early detection and optimal treatment. The FWC is the official foundation of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO).”
Provides awareness, research and education about women’s gynecologic cancers.
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Gilda Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Elm and Carlton Streets
Buffalo, NY 14263
716-845-4503
Email: gradner@roswellpark.org
“The Gilda Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry (part of the National Organization for Rare Disorders) located at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute, is dedicated to enrolling families with two or more close relatives with ovarian cancer, promoting and conducting research into the causes and treatment of familial ovarian cancer, and providing information
and support to affected individuals and family members. Comedienne Gilda Radner died in 1989 after a long, courageous battle against ovarian cancer. Neither she nor her husband,
Gene Wilder, knew that her family history of ovarian and breast cancer put her at a high risk for developing ovarian cancer.”
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​National Cancer Institute
800-4-Cancer (800-422-6237)
Email: NCIinfo@nih.gov
“The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is the federal government's principal agency for cancer research and training.” NCI “leads, conducts, and supports cancer research across the nation to advance scientific knowledge and help all people live longer, healthier lives.”
https://www.cancer.gov/
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National Comprehensive Cancer Network
3025 Chemical Road, Suite 100
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
215-690-030
https://www.nccn.org/
These guidelines are used as the national standard for treatment and are used by physicians to guide treatment. Becoming familiar with them can help you ask your doctors questions about your treatment.
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“The NCCN Guidelines for Patients®, translations of the NCCN clinical guidelines, are meant to help patients with cancer talk with their physicians about the best treatment options for their disease.”
https://www.nccn.org/patients/guidelines/ovarian/
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National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC)
The mission of the NOCC is to save lives by fighting tirelessly to prevent and cure ovarian cancer, and to improve the quality of life for survivors.
1.888.OVARIAN/1.888.682.7426
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Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA)
“The largest global organization dedicated to advancing ovarian cancer research while supporting women and their families.” *CGCA is a partner member of OCRA and has great information for patients.
212.268.1002, 202.331.1332
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Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer
The Princess Bead & Bracelet program provides patients with an elegant, silver-plated bangle bracelet adorned with a teal blue crystal bead, with sterling silver imprints on each side.
508.655.5412/Toll Free: 866-920-OFTC (6382)
https://ovationsforthecure.org/
SHARE Cancer Support
Check out their video library!
“SHARE Cancer Support is a national, peer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports and educates anyone who has been diagnosed with breast or gynecologic cancer and provides critical information to the general public about signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.”
866.891.2392 / 844.275.7427
https://www.sharecancersupport.org/
Sharsheret
National nonprofit organization supporting Jewish women and families and others with a breast or ovarian cancer diagnosis.
“We serve everyone who reaches out to Sharsheret. Our expertise is in the issues facing young women and Jewish families. All of our programs serve all women and men. More than 15% of the women who reach out to Sharsheret are not Jewish.”
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LIVESTRONG
623 W. 38th Street - Suite 300
Austin, TX 78705
(877) 236-8820
https://livestrong.org/about/our-mission/
Livestrong funds “community partners who impact survivors’ everyday problems and create programs that help survivors focus on healing, peace of mind, and their futures. We provide trustworthy information from vetted sources, so you don’t have to sift through sprawling and confusing online content. From symptom information to transportation resources, or fertility
preservation, we help you find the answers you need now. ​
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