We were pleased to join fellow nonprofits and Tulsa community members at the #TulsaJuneteenth festival. Brittani and Teri represented FWC, sharing free educational resources about the five gynecologic cancers. #movethemessage #Juneteenth2023
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Let's get moving! #Move4Her is back and more ambitious than ever. Join the movement to help raise funds for research and awareness of the five gynecologic cancers: ovarian, endometrial/uterine, cervical, vulvar & vaginal.
Register here:
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#MoveTheMessage
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Symptoms of uterine (endometrial) cancer vary from early stage to late stage of the disease. Know the common symptoms, and act fast if you notice a change in your body by seeking the medical advice of a gynecologist.
Learn more:
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#UterineCancer #UCAM
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FWC joins to declare the month of June as Uterine Cancer Awareness Month. All month, we're spreading awareness about symptoms, risk factors & more; participate by sharing #UterineCancer posts with your network of family & friends.
Learn more:
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During #CancerSurvivorsMonth, we want to celebrate cancer survivors while bringing awareness to the challenges that persist even after treatment ends, including physical, emotional, and financial hardship.
Want to share your story with us?
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Join us on June 15 as leaders from FWC & share valuable information about the current chemotherapy drug shortages. Speakers are prepared to answer questions about the crisis, how it may affect you & what you can do to make a difference.
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Our free, downloadable booklet "Survivorship: Your Guide" is a resource that includes valuable information about nutrition, weight maintenance, preventive health, emotional support and much more.
Download:
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#NationalCancerSurvivorsDay
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Today is #NationalCancerSurvivorsDay, an opportunity to acknowledge those living with a history of cancer. A cancer diagnosis is a life-changing experience and an ongoing journey for the rest of life. Today, we offer hope for continued good health, strength, and quality of life.
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Asian Americans are particularly underrepresented in clinical trials, but studies have shown that a doctor's recommendation and more critical sicknesses requiring more extensive options are motivators for Asian Americans to participate in clinical trials.
#AAPIHeritageMonth
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This Memorial Day, please join FWC in recognizing and honoring our military service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our great nation.
To read a letter from our FWC Chair and SGO President, click the link in bio or visit ow.ly/pwOL50OyaEs.
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Each month, roughly 1.8 billion people across the world menstruate. On #MHDay2023, learn about period poverty, explore the statistics, identify healthy habits, and discover how we can all make a difference.
Everyone deserves to manage their cycle in healthy and dignified ways.
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Reported statistics often group AAPI populations, but recent studies have shown that cancer affects each group differently when broken down by country of origin. Cambodian, Hmong, Korean & Vietnamese women are more affected by HPV than other groups. #AAPIHeritageMonth
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Your generous donations to FWC ensure continued research funding, patient-centered education courses, and increased public awareness of gynecologic cancers. #NationalCancerResearchMonth #CloseTheCareGap
Donate now:
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During #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we want you to know you are not alone. Our educational resource Pyschosocial Issues & Survivorship: Your Guide, is available as a free download on foundationforwomenscancer.org.
View and download:
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FWC encourages women to participate in clinical trials because they offer promising new ways to improve cancer treatment.
Not sure whether a clinical trial is right for you? View our list of questions to ask your doctor. #NationalCancerResearchMonth
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Cancer is still the leading cause of death among Asians. AAPI women are particularly affected by cervical cancer, and language & cultural barriers present unique barriers in cancer care for AAPI women. Take a look at these AAPI gyn cancer facts and statistics. #AAPIHeritageMonth
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Thank you, , for letting us #movethemessage about the five gynecologic cancers at #NRHA23SD tonight in San Diego. We look forward to learning and interacting with all at risk for or affected by gyn cancer this week. Come see us, fellow #ruralhealth participants!
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FWC is committed to continued research, providing more opportunities for young investigators, and generating improved options and outcomes for women diagnosed with gynecologic cancers.
#NationalCancerResearchMonth #CloseTheCareGap
Learn more:
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In just FIVE minutes, you can make a difference. Please complete our survey today! Your responses will help us achieve our Move4Her goals and mission to eradicate gynecologic cancers.
Take the survey:
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According to , clinicians in a 2018 study indicated that poor symptom awareness is a significant barrier to rapid diagnosis of ovarian cancer.
On #WorldOvarianCancerDay, we want to help change that.
Learn the symptoms so no person with ovaries is left behind.
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Calling all #survivors and #caregivers living with #gyncancer . This is a great session recapping some of the best research abstracts from annual meeting!
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Did you miss this year’s SGO Annual Meeting on Women's Cancer in Tampa?
Join us in 3 weeks to learn more about the latest gynecologic cancer research that will impact patients. Please bring your questions; we'll have time to answer them!
Register now:
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Did you miss this year’s SGO Annual Meeting on Women's Cancer in Tampa?
Join us in 3 weeks to learn more about the latest gynecologic cancer research that will impact patients. Please bring your questions; we'll have time to answer them!
Register now:
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update on the cisplatin shortage. Additional supply coming soon from .
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As with my prior post, please consider reaching out to your senators, representatives and the White House. This is impacting patients across the country with many types of cancer. They cannot get the treatment they need and we are rationing required treatments!#cancertreatment
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Did you miss this year’s SGO Annual Meeting on Women's Cancer in Tampa?
Join us in 3 weeks to learn more about the latest gynecologic cancer research that will impact patients. Please bring your questions; we'll have time to answer them!
Register now:
forms.office.com/r/g9AqjGkPsX
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Do you know the risk factors for both vaginal and vulvar cancer?
Because these cancers, along with cervical cancer, are associated with Human Papillomavirus (HPV), the HPV vaccine is recommended to reduce your risk.
#NationalCancerControlMonth #KnowYourRisk
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With our mission to eradicate or lessen the impact of gynecologic cancer, we want to consider women wholly; this means taking the time to encourage physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
In what ways do you commit to your own wellness?
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Do you know the risk factors for ovarian cancer and uterine cancer?
Risk factors for cancer can be environmental or genetic.
Knowing your risk can be the first step to prevention or early diagnosis.
#NationalCancerControlMonth
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Addressing this drug shortage is a top priority, and we are working closely with colleagues and fellow advocacy organizations nationally to advocate for patients, minimize harm, and ensure access to equitable treatment.
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FWC and stand steadfastly in support of our patients and the gynecologic cancer community. We recognize these drug shortages as a public health crisis with direct effects on patients, clinical outcomes, and historically marginalized rural and urban communities.
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The & recently reported a U.S. shortage of several drugs, including cisplatin, carboplatin & methotrexate. These chemotherapy drugs are used to treat many types of gynecologic cancers, such as those involving the uterus, cervix, ovaries, and fallopian tubes.
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Cervical cancer starts in the cells of the cervix, the lower, narrow end of the uterus, and usually develops slowly over time. Early stages often have no signs, so getting screened regularly is essential to help prevent advanced-stage diagnosis. #NationalCancerControlMonth
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During #STIAwarenessMonth, we want you to know your risk, but we also want to encourage you to prioritize regular screenings to reduce your risk. You should also know that the HPV vaccine is available to prevent HPV-related cancers.
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HPV often comes with negative stigmas that invoke shame, fear, and embarrassment. Indeed, the contraction of HPV can sometimes lead to certain cancers, but it is untrue that it always happens due to promiscuity or that it comes from a failure to get screened.
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-A clinical trial finder that helps you locate studies you may be able to participate in near you
-Our Seek A Specialist tool that helps you locate a gyn care team near you
Visit us now:
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-Downloadable educational materials offered in three languages
-Free educational courses and webinars to benefit patients and caregivers
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FWC is doing its part to make it as easy as possible for you regarding gyn cancer information and resources.
Here are some of the things you have access to through our website:
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April is #NationalMinorityHealthMonth, and we want to take a moment to chat about health literacy. Simply put, health literacy is how well you are able to access and understand information to monitor and better your health.
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