Foundation for Women's Cancer

02/20/2026

Today, we honor you - the caregivers whose compassion and resilience make an immeasurable difference.

Gynecological cancer affects not only the person diagnosed, but all those who care about that person. You provide comfort in uncertainty, strength in difficult moments, and hope when it’s needed most.

FWC is extremely grateful for all you do, and proudly supports caregivers through education and resources that care for the entire journey.💜 Thank you for the love, strength, and dedication you give every day.

02/18/2026

February is National Cancer Prevention Month. Prevention is powerful , and in many cases, possible. For gynecologic cancers, prevention and early detection can mean the difference between treatable and life-threatening.

✔ Stay up to date on Pap tests and HPV testing
✔ Get the HPV vaccine (it prevents most cervical cancers)
✔ Know your family history
✔ Don’t ignore unusual symptoms: bloating, abnormal bleeding, pelvic pain, changes in discharge
✔ Maintain a healthy weight and stay physically active
✔ Avoid smoking
✔ Talk to your provider about genetic counseling if you have a family history of ovarian or uterine cancer

Early conversations save lives. This month, schedule the appointment. Start the conversation. Remind someone you love to do the same. Visit https://foundationforwomenscancer.org/ for more information about gynecologic cancers and prevention.

02/13/2026

Save the date for the 2026 Race to End Women’s Cancer in Washington, D.C. 💜
On Sunday, September 20, we - for every woman facing gynecologic cancer, and for the families, caregivers, advocates, and care teams walking beside her.

This isn’t just a race, it’s a movement. On this day, we honor patients, celebrate survivors, uplift families, advocate for better research, raise public awareness, and advance education.

Walk, run, or roll… every mile matters. Join us in person or virtually, and get your kids involved to run their own race.

Learn more: https://www.move4her.org/e

02/04/2026

On World Cancer Day, we’re shining a light on the five gynecologic cancers: ovarian, uterine, cervical, vaginal, and vulvar, and the millions of lives they impact worldwide.

These numbers are not abstract. They reflect real people, real delays in diagnosis, and real opportunities to intervene earlier through education, prevention, research, and equitable access to care. But data, education, and action save lives.

Action looks like learning the signs.
Action looks like supporting vaccination and screening.
Action looks like funding research and sharing trusted information.

Together, the Foundation for Women’s Cancer and the Society of Gynecologic Oncology are advancing research and improving outcomes.
Support the work. Share the facts. Take action.

02/03/2026

Our FWC 2026 Winter Challenge officially wrapped on January 31, with four regional teams working to raise $30K in support of a 2027 FWC Research Grant, driving discoveries that bring us closer to ending gynecologic cancers. Thanks to the generosity and commitment of our community, the goal was exceeded, and a total of $31.1K was raised.

Here are the final results:

Top Fundraising Team and Top Team by Number of Donors: West Is Best! led by Jeb Brown, MD

2nd Place Team: SOS - Surgeons of the South led by Jubilee Brown, MD

3rd Place Team: Midwest Mighty Pelvic Powerhouse! led by Floor Backes, MD

4th Place Team: North Pelvic Powerhouse! led by Tom Krivak, MD

Thank you to everyone who participated, donated, and helped amplify this effort. Your support truly makes a difference.

01/30/2026

Day 2 of the FWC Winter Challenge at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology 2026 Winter Meeting, and the momentum continues. Four teams are raising funds for a FWC Research Grant, fueling discoveries that bring us closer to ending gynecologic cancers. Through teamwork, shared commitment, and collective action, these teams are helping to advance gynecologic cancer research.

The teams:
West Is Best! led by Jeb Brown, MD
Midwest Mighty Pelvic Powerhouse! led by Floor Backes, MD
SOS: Surgeons on the South led by Jubilee Brown (currently in the lead)
North Team Pelvic Powerhouse! led by Tom Krivak, MD

The goal: $30,000
Current total: $20.5K raised and climbing

Every dollar supports research that advances care and outcomes for people impacted by gynecologic cancers. Donors who give $100 or more will receive a limited-edition FWC 35th Anniversary commemorative scarf as a thank-you.
Let’s close the gap, support the teams, and keep the momentum going.

01/29/2026

We talk about cancer every day, how to find it early, how to treat it, how to live through it. But for a handful of cancers, we have the power to stop them before they start.

And it begins with one vaccine: the HPV vaccine.
It’s safe, effective, and a proven way to protect the next generation from HPV-related cancers, including cervical cancer.

Prevention is powerful.
Knowledge is powerful.
Taking action is powerful.

Let’s spread the word, protect our communities, and move toward a future where cervical cancer is truly preventable. Learn more https://ow.ly/I1Rr50Y1sXg

01/28/2026

“You never know how strong you are until you have to be.”

Roxanne’s cervical cancer journey is a powerful reminder of the resilience we can all find when faced with life’s toughest challenges.

Read her full story here: https://ow.ly/s4MO50Y1sQ5

01/26/2026

Big news in cervical cancer screening just in time for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month!

The American Cancer Society just released updated recommendations, and for the first time ever, self-collection of vaginal samples for HPV testing is included.

This is a major step toward expanding access, breaking down barriers, and helping more people stay on top of their cervical health.

Self-collection offers a more comfortable, convenient option for those who may have delayed screening due to lack of access, time, or past negative experiences.

Staying informed is one of the most powerful ways to protect your health. Learn more about what this update means and how it can support early detection and prevention.

Here's what experts want you to know about self-collection of vaginal samples.

01/23/2026

FWC’s word for 2026 is Together, because progress happens when we stand side by side. Patients, survivors, caregivers, researchers, clinicians, advocates, partners, and supporters all play a role in advancing hope for women facing gynecologic cancers.

In 2026, Together will continue to guide our work toward a future of awareness, empowerment, better treatments, and cures. Share your own motivational words for 2026 in the comments.

01/22/2026

Celebrate a Loved One. Support a Cause.

Honor the legacy of someone special with a tribute or memorial donation to the Foundation for Women’s Cancer. Your gift helps advance awareness, education, and critical research—bringing us closer to a future without gynecologic cancers.

Learn more about this donation option and other ways you can show your support https://ow.ly/nFpE50XYaWr

01/19/2026

You just heard the words every gynecologic cancer patient dreams of: “You are cancer free.”

No matter how long your journey has been, cancer leaves its mark. The Foundation for Women’s Cancer offers an on-demand course to help you navigate life after treatment. Learn about surveillance, possible paths, and tools to support your personal journey. https://ow.ly/shRi50XYaOX