Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
http://www.thegcf.org
1-800-444-4441
230 West Monroe, Suite 2528
Chicago, IL 60606
The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation (GCF) is a national organization that
works to ensure public awareness of gynecologic cancer prevention,
early diagnosis and proper treatment. The foundation publishes
brochures and educational materials about gynecologic cancer. The GCF
also supports research and training related to gynecologic cancers. The
foundation’s Women’s Cancer Network
offers information about risk assessment and clinical trials and has a
database of doctors who treat gynecologic cancers. The GCF also offers courses and telephone educational workshops for survivors of a variety of gynecologic cancers.
National Asian Women’s Health Organization
http://www.nawho.org
1-925-468-4120
4900 Hopyard Road, Suite 100
Pleasanton, CA 94588
The National Asian Women’s Health Organization (NAWHO) aims to raise awareness about the health needs of Asian-American women. The organization’s mission covers a wide range of health issues including breast and cervical cancer. The NAWHO began the Asian American Women’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Project in 1995 as a way to address the needs of Asian-American women living with breast and cervical cancers.
National Cervical Cancer Coalition
http://www.nccc-online.org
1-800-685-5531
6520 Platt Ave., Suite 693
West Hills, CA 91307
The National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) is an organization of cervical cancer survivors, caregivers, family members, researchers, hospitals, pathologists and others who are dedicated to educating people about cervical cancer. The NCCC spreads information about the importance of early detection and advocates for quality patient care. The organization provides support for women with cervical cancer through its Phone Pals and E-Pals programs, which match women with cervical cancer survivors. It also provides information about support for caregivers. The NCCC has several chapters throughout the U.S. and abroad.
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Sept. 29, 2009