May 8 is World Ovarian Cancer Day.

Organized by the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition and supported by over 200 partner organizations from around the world, it is the one day of the year we globally raise our voices in solidarity in the fight against ovarian cancer.

May 8 is World Ovarian Cancer Day. Organized by the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition and supported by over 200 partner organizations from around the world, it is the one day of the year we globally raise our voices in solidarity in the fight against ovarian cancer.

Join us on 4/22 for our inaugural Paths to Research Advocacy event - the first in a recurring series, where we’ll interviewing experienced research advocates and scientists about their journeys to ovarian cancer research advocacy. Register for this free event through the link in our bio!

That's a wrap on the annual meeting of the SGO, but we loved all the patient advocate involvement throughout! From the FWC Patient and Advocate Forum on Friday through our co-founder's presentation in the closing session, the power of scientist-survivor collaboration shone through!

Advocacy in action! Friday’s FWC Patient & Advocate Forum brought together powerful advocates from across gynecological cancers - including the advocates who spoke on the Patient Advocacy Panel, presenting their experiences, discussing areas in need of support, and encouraging others to join in.

On #internationalwomensday, we’re spotlighting the women who work tirelessly to POWER the Powell-Drescher Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation, as well as all the women (and men!) who support us! We couldn’t do it without ALL of you!

Seattle-area ovarian cancer survivors - come join us!

Join us at the FWC Patient & Advocate Forum in Seattle on March 14! All the details are linked in our bio!

The Foundation for Women’s Cancer Patient and Advocate Education Forum is in Seattle, 3/14, 10:00 - 4:00. Register for this free event through the link in our bio (code FWC25PAF).

Don’t miss the Hope Award Poster Walk, 3/16 2:00-3:30, and stay for the Coffee, Chat and Recap starting at 4:00.

Announcing the recipients of the first POWER Foundation Pilot Grant Award - Drs. Connolly, Porac, and Mulas from the Fox Chase Cancer Center! Dr. Clare Porac, an ovarian cancer survivor, has provided her thoughts on the project and will continue to provide feedback throughout the project.

World Cancer Day - a global initiative to raise awareness, improve education and catalyze personal, collective and government action. Together, let’s reimagine a world where millions of preventable cancer deaths are saved and access to life-saving cancer treatment and care is equitable for all.

We’re sending an ovarian cancer advocate to the AACR Meeting, April 25-30, 2025, in Chicago. While there, the advocate will participate in the Scientist-Survivor Program, learning about cancer research and interacting with scientists and others. Apply by 2/1/25 through the link in our bio.

FWC presents the Patient & Advocate Education Forum - 3/14/25 in Seattle. Patients and advocates will learn from medical professionals about recent developments in gynecologic cancer, and patient advocates will share their advocacy journeys and answer questions. Register through the link in bio.

We’re sending an ovarian cancer advocate to the AACR Annual Meeting, April 25-30, 2025, in Chicago, where the advocate will participate in the Scientist-Survivor Program, learning about cancer research and interacting with scientists and others. Applications are due 2/1/25, linked in bio.