Foundation for Women's Cancer

Foundation for Women's Cancer The Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC) supports research, education and public awareness of gynecologic cancers.

FWC is the official foundation of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO).

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Dr. Carolyn Runowicz.Dr. Carolyn D. Runowicz is a nationally recognized leader in gynec...
03/27/2026

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Dr. Carolyn Runowicz.

Dr. Carolyn D. Runowicz is a nationally recognized leader in gynecologic oncology whose groundbreaking career helped shape the future of women’s cancer care. As the first woman president of the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, now the Society of Gynecologic Oncology, her vision continues to influence the field.

FWC is proud to honor her leadership, impact, and lifelong commitment to advancing women’s health.

Read Dr. Runowicz’s story: https://foundationforwomenscancer.org/womens-history-month-spotlight-dr-carolyn-runowicz/

This Women’s History Month, we honor the women in gynecology and oncology who paved the way, and those still leading tod...
03/26/2026

This Women’s History Month, we honor the women in gynecology and oncology who paved the way, and those still leading today.

From groundbreaking research to compassionate leadership, their work has shaped medicine, advanced cancer care, and inspired generations. 💜

Happy Women’s History Month from the Foundation for Women’s Cancer.

03/26/2026

We need your voice on an important issue impacting gynecologic oncology care.

On January 1, CMS implemented an “efficiency adjustment” that cuts work RVUs and intraservice times for thousands of CPT codes, including those used by gynecologic oncologists. This policy applies a 2.5% reduction, with additional cuts every three years.

📣 There is a path forward.

The Efficiency Adjustment Delay Act (H.R. 7520), introduced by Congressman Ron Estes (R-KS) and Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY), would delay this policy until 2030 and require evidence before any future cuts.

Please take a moment to contact your representative and ask them to co-sponsor H.R. 7520.

👉 Take action today: https://ow.ly/RvW850YyKMT

Your advocacy helps protect the value of the care you provide.

This , we’re focusing on cancer survivors. 💜Survivorship is about more than completing treatment, it’s about caring for...
03/25/2026

This , we’re focusing on cancer survivors. 💜

Survivorship is about more than completing treatment, it’s about caring for your whole self as you move forward. Staying active, nourishing your body, and supporting your emotional well being can make a meaningful difference.

Follow us for more wellness tips and support.

03/24/2026

🎗️ | Informarse también es una forma de prevención. Para fortalecer el conocimiento sobre cáncer ginecológico, la Foundation for Women’s Cancer realizará un foro educativo dirigido a pacientes, sobrevivientes, cuidadores y defensores de la salud.

El encuentro reunirá a especialistas y líderes en salud que compartirán información actualizada sobre prevención, diagnóstico y tratamiento, además de abrir un espacio para el diálogo y el apoyo dentro de la comunidad.

Un espacio para aprender, conectar y empoderar a quienes enfrentan o acompañan esta realidad.

Foundation for Women's Cancer

Happy Social Work Awareness Month.Social workers play a critical role in helping patients and families navigate some of ...
03/24/2026

Happy Social Work Awareness Month.

Social workers play a critical role in helping patients and families navigate some of the most challenging moments of their lives. In cancer care, their work goes far beyond connecting people to resources - they provide advocacy, emotional support, and a sense of stability when everything feels uncertain.

This year’s theme, “Social Workers: Uplift. Defend. Transform.” captures the heart of this work and the difference social workers make every day.

We’re proud to recognize Rachel Saks, MSS, LSW, OSW-C, Director of Programs at the Foundation for Women’s Cancer and Oncology Social Worker. Rachel leads patient education and advocacy initiatives that empower women and families affected by gynecologic cancers with knowledge, guidance, and community.

“I carry with me the stories of the people I’ve worked with for over 27 years. Their courage, struggles, and determination guide everything we do.”

This month, we celebrate Rachel and the many social workers whose dedication and compassion transform care every day.

👉 Read Rachel’s story: https://ow.ly/oaOg50Yx0WP

We’re pleased to feature the Living Beyond Cancer: Survivorship Panel as part of the Patient & Advocate Education Forum ...
03/19/2026

We’re pleased to feature the Living Beyond Cancer: Survivorship Panel as part of the Patient & Advocate Education Forum being held in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

This special session brings together gynecologic cancer survivors to share their lived experiences, insights, and strategies for navigating life during and after treatment.

With “living beyond cancer” as the theme, the panel highlights resilience, community, and empowerment.

Follow along for more updates on the Patient & Advocate Education Forum and survivor panel as we get closer to the event.

🚨 Take Action: Help Advance Endometrial Cancer ResearchEndometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer in the U...
03/18/2026

🚨 Take Action: Help Advance Endometrial Cancer Research

Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer in the United States and diagnoses are continuing to rise. Behind every number is a woman, a family, a story that deserves better outcomes and more options.

At the Foundation for Women’s Cancer, we’re committed to empowering patients and advocates through education, awareness, and access to the latest advancements in care. The Society of Gynecologic Oncology is encouraging the community to take action and we’re calling on our community to do the same.

For the first time, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2026 authorized an endometrial cancer research program within the Department of Defense’s Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP). Now, Congress must fund it.

A bipartisan Dear Colleague letter is urging lawmakers to allocate $10 million to launch this program, and your voice can help make that happen.

🗓 Deadline: March 19
Advocacy doesn’t have to be complicated. In just a minute, you can help push forward research that could improve detection, treatment, and outcomes for women facing endometrial cancer.
👉 https://ow.ly/ZZSv50YvOcp

Because progress doesn’t just happen in labs. It happens when people like you speak up.

Move4Her is already in motion! Last week, the Pfizer cervical cancer team kicked off the Move4Her season early, hosting ...
03/17/2026

Move4Her is already in motion!

Last week, the Pfizer cervical cancer team kicked off the Move4Her season early, hosting a Tai Chi event in support of the Foundation for Women’s Cancer. A powerful moment of movement, intention, and community, all for a cause that impacts over 100,000 women every year.

This is Move4Her in action.

It’s not one event.
It’s your event.
Your movement.
Your way to make an impact.

✨ Host a gathering with friends
✨ Join a local event
✨Or choose your own challenge and fundraise your way

However you move, you’re helping to fuel research, education, and hope.

Ready to make your move?
Registration opens next month. Stay tuned. 💜

This , we are taking a moment to honor caregivers, the steady, compassionate supporters who show up every day. Your str...
03/11/2026

This , we are taking a moment to honor caregivers, the steady, compassionate supporters who show up every day. Your strength makes an incredible difference.

As you care for others, your own well being matters just as much. In today’s post, we’re sharing simple, meaningful ways to support your own health and recharge.

FWC stands with you, today and every day. Follow us for more caregiver resources, wellness tips, and support.

International Women's Day is a meaningful opportunity to celebrate the women who shape our lives - our mothers, grandmot...
03/08/2026

International Women's Day is a meaningful opportunity to celebrate the women who shape our lives - our mothers, grandmothers, wives, partners, sisters, colleagues, and friends. Women bring strength, resilience, compassion, intellect, humor, and joy to the world every day.

At the Foundation for Women’s Cancer, we honor these qualities by working to empower and support women everywhere. Every dollar raised helps advance research, expand access to care, and move us closer to a future where women’s cancers are eradicated.

Today, we celebrate the women who inspire us and recommit to building a healthier future for women everywhere. Join us in honoring the women in your life with a gift to support lifesaving research and care. 💜 https://ow.ly/8IGB50YqxXz

We’re thrilled to bring our Patient & Advocate Education Forum to Puerto Rico for the very first time, with this year’s ...
03/06/2026

We’re thrilled to bring our Patient & Advocate Education Forum to Puerto Rico for the very first time, with this year’s event taking place in San Juan.

The forum unites patients, caregivers, advocates, and community members seeking trusted information on gynecologic health and cancer. Our 2026 program will explore evolving research, patient advocacy, survivorship, emotional wellness, clinical trials, and opportunities for community connection.

To better support the community, all sessions will be held in Spanish.

We’re proud to welcome this year’s moderator, Dr. Umpierre, professor and gynecologic oncologist at Centro Comprensivo de Cáncer UPR, who has also served as Division Chief of Gynecologic Oncology at the School of Medicine and the UPR Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Follow our page for event updates, resources, and more details coming soon.

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