Resources
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center www.fhcrc.org
Fred Hutchinson Center Research Center is one of Seattle Cancer Care Alliance’s three parent organizations. It has an international reputation for its leading-edge cancer research.
The American Cancer Society www.cancer.org
A nation-wide, community based health organization. Cervical Cancer information.
National Cancer Institute www.cancer.gov
The Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training. Cervical Cancer Information
National Cervical Cancer Coalition www.nccc-online.org
This grassroots nonprofit organization is dedicated to serving women with, or at risk for, cervical cancer. The web site offers a Support program called the Phone Pals and E-Pals (E-mail Pals) Program. This program matches cervical cancer survivors with other cervical cancer survivors who are now living with or have experienced similar circumstances, such as disease type or treatment regimens, for support, encouragement and, above all, hope. Sign up for the program on the NCCC web site, or call (818) 909-3849. For more information, email: info@nccc-online.org.
American Society of Clinical Oncology www.cancer.net
For in-depth information.
Support Groups
Gilda's Club Seattle www.gildasclubseattle.org
Gilda's Club, a nonprofit organization named for Gilda Radner, the comedian who died of ovarian cancer, offers a number of services to people with cancer and their families and friends. These include support and networking groups, lectures, workshops and social events. The Seattle club, located at 1400 Broadway, has a monthly networking group for women with gynecologic cancers, and another group for people who are living with cancer as a chronic illness. Check with the club by phone or on the web site for dates and times. (206) 709-1400.
Gynecologic Cancer Foundation www.wcn.org/gcf
The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation (GCF) was established by the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO) in 1991 as a not-for profit charitable organization to raise funds to support philanthropic programs to benefit women who have, or who are at risk for, developing a gynecologic cancer. A number of educational brochures are available through the GCF web site, on topics such as "Renewing Intimacy and Sexuality After Gynecological Cancer" and " Beating the Odds."
Women's Cancer Network www.wcn.org
The Women's Cancer Network is an interactive web site dedicated to informing women around the world about gynecologic cancer. The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation (GCF) and CancerSource developed the Women's Cancer Network with an unrestricted educational grant provided by Bristol-Myers Squibb Oncology.
Webcasts
SCCA on Patient Power
Listen to SCCA gynecologic specialists discuss the latest news, issues and breakthroughs in gynecologic cancer on the Patient Power Radio Show.