The Canary Foundation
www.canaryfoundation.org/
www.canaryfoundation.org/ovarian.cfm
The Canary Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the goal of identifying cancer early through a simple blood test and then isolating it with imaging. Their collaborative research programs span multiple disciplines and institutions.
Foundation for Women’s Cancer,
formerly the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
www.foundationforwomenscancer.org/
Beginning in 1995, the Foundation for Women’s Cancer has funded 89 research awards given to promising young investigators. As reported in the Foundation for Women’s Cancer 20th Anniversary Research Portfolio, www.thegcf.org/downloads/research_portfolio.pdf these awards have resulted in over 325 peer-reviewed publication, and attracted $58 M in extramural funding as a result of the initial research grant totaling $2.5M, a 23-fold return. New grant awards are announced in early June each year when the Foundation for Women’s Cancer Research Grants & Awards brochure is published online.
Ovarian Cancer Foundation for Living
www.ocforliving.org/
The mission of Ovarian Cancer Foundation for Living is to raise awareness about ovarian cancer in the general public, as well as providing those with the disease opportunities to raise their quality of life. Ovarian Cancer Foundation for Living will support women and their families by lending a financial and emotionally supportive hand.
Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation
www.ovariancancerfoundation.org/
The goals of the Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation are to sponsor research assisting the development of an early detection test, educate women and offer financial assistance to patients in need.
Sisterhood Ovarian Cancer Foundation
www.sisterhoodovc.com/
The Sisterhood Ovarian Cancer Foundation is a non-profit organization based in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, area that offers support to women as they face the challenges of ovarian cancer, both emotional and physical. The mission of the Sisterhood Ovarian Cancer Foundation is to help improve the quality of life for those who are living with or affected by ovarian cancer.
The Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research
www.lynnecohenfoundation.org/
The mission of the Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research is to support and enable collaborative, multi-institutional research combating ovarian cancer through prevention and early detection. The research and preventive care clinics they support make a difference – they give women who are at high risk for ovarian and breast cancer and women fighting these diseases a better chance at survival. Early detection and prevention are the keys to fighting this cancer.
Prevent Cancer Foundation
www.preventcancer.org/
The mission of the Prevent Cancer Foundation is to advocate and support the prevention and early detection of cancer through research, education and community outreach to all populations, including children and the underserved. They envision a future where cancer incidence and mortality will be significantly reduced through preventive measures by funding research that helps us better understand how to prevent cancer; by educating people about how they can prevent cancer; and by reaching out to communities across the country through their resources, events and partnerships with other organizations
The Libby Ross Breast Cancer Foundation
www.thelibbyrossfoundation.com/
The Libby Ross Foundation’s mission is to make a significant difference in the lives of women afflicted with breast cancer through unique support programs. Through these initiatives the Foundation fosters a community of fighters, survivors and supporters.
Canada
Ovarian Cancer Canada
www.ovariancanada.org/
Ovarian Cancer Canada is a registered Canadian charitable organization whose mission is to overcome ovarian cancer, providing leadership by supporting women living with the disease and their families, raising awareness in the general public and with health care professionals and by funding research to develop early detection techniques, improved treatment and, ultimately, a cure.
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation
www.pmhf.ca/Pages/AboutCancer/
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation offers a unique clinic staffed by gynecologic oncologists, clinical geneticists, clinical psychologists and genetic counselors to provide risk assessment, counseling, genetic testing, ovarian cancer screening and risk reduction strategies for women and families considered to be at risk of an inherited genetic predisposition to ovarian (and also breast) cancer.
Canadian Cancer Society
www.cancer.ca/
The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.
Australia
Ovarian Cancer Australia
Ovarian Cancer Australia is a national not-for-profit organization providing support and advocacy for people affected by ovarian cancer and is the peak body for ovarian cancer awareness and prevention. Their programs are focused in these important areas:
- Promoting awareness of ovarian cancer and its symptoms in the community – giving Australian women and their healthcare providers a better understanding of the early signs of ovarian cancer
- Providing support networks and resources to women and their families and friends affected by ovarian cancer
- Advocating with medical professionals, government and the media for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer
- Each year in February they run a national Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month of events, media campaigns and community activities to highlight the symptoms of ovarian cancer and to promote their programs.
Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation
www.ocrf.com.au/cpa/htm/htm_home.asp
The OCRF has developed to become one of Australia’s pre-eminent body supporting ovarian cancer research programs that occur nationally, and are focused upon the understanding of the causes of ovarian cancer, its early detection and improve patient survival. Their goals and objectives are to develop and implement an early detection program, to improve the mortality rate, management and long-term survival of women with ovarian cancer, and to gain fundamental understanding of the causes of ovarian cancer.
National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre – Ovarian Cancer Program (AU)
www.ovariancancerprogram.org.au/
The National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC) is Australia’s national authority and source of evidence-based information on breast and ovarian cancer. Funded by the Australian Government, NBOCC works in partnership with health professionals, cancer organizations, researchers, governments and those diagnosed to improve outcomes in breast and ovarian cancer. The NBOCC plays a vital role in the translation of worldwide cancer research into meaningful and evidence-based information to guide the work of Australian health professionals, improve health service delivery, inform people with breast or ovarian cancer about all aspects of their diagnosis and treatment, inform and provide advice on policy development, and to raise community awareness about these diseases.
Australian Ovarian Cancer Study (AU)
www.aocstudy.org/
The Australian Ovarian Cancer Study is a collaborative research program among clinicians, scientists, patients and advocacy groups aimed at improving the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of ovarian cancer.
BreaCan-Gynaecological and Breast Cancer Support
BreaCan is an information and support service for people affected by a gynecological cancer or breast cancer, their families and friends. It is a statewide service available to people throughout Victoria, Australia.
Facing Ovarian Cancer – A woman’s guide to ovarian cancer (AU)
www.ovariandvd.com.au
Facing Ovarian Cancer is a comprehensive and practical resource for woman who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, their family and friends, and for all women who want to find out more about this disease.
GO Research Fund: Funding Research into Gynaecological Oncology
www.gofund.org.au/
The GO Research Fund, a sub-entity of the Royal Hospital for Women Foundation Limited, a registered charity, raises money for awareness, treatment, education and research into gynecological cancers.
Gynaecological Cancer Support
www.gynaecancersupport.org.au/
The aim of the NSW Psychosocial Support Project, Gynaecological Oncology is to foster collaborative psychosocial care for women diagnosed with gynecological cancer, their families and careers. The website was developed as one strategy to give greater access to information and support to women, their careers and health professionals living across New South Wales, Australia.
United Kingdom
The Eve Appeal
www.eveappeal.org.uk/
The Eve Appeal was set up to save women’s lives by funding groundbreaking research into gynecological cancers. Their current focus is to raise vital funds for research into prevention, detection, treatment and care of ovarian cancer. This world-leading research is complicated and challenging but the ambition is simple: to identify techniques that could halve death rates from ovarian cancer.
The Institute of Cancer Research
www.icr.ac.uk/
The Institute of Cancer Research has grown to become one of the world’s foremost independent cancer research organizations. Their vision is that people may live their lives free from the fear of cancer as a life threatening disease. Their mission is to relieve human suffering by pursuing excellence in the fight against cancer through:
- Research into the causes, prevention, diagnosis and methods of treatment of cancer
- Education and advanced training of medical and scientific staff
- Treatment and care of the highest quality for cancer patients
- Attraction and development of resources to the optimum effect
Ovarian Cancer Action
www.ovarian.org.uk/index.asp
Ovarian Cancer Action is committed to improving survival for women with ovarian cancer through, research, awareness, and giving a voice. Ovarian Cancer Action is a member of the Association of Medical Research Charities – a membership organization of the leading medical health and research charities in the UK.
Ovacome…it together: The Ovarian Cancer Support Network
www.ovacome.org.uk/
Ovacome is a UK-wide support network providing information and support for everyone affected by ovarian cancer. The site is designed for women with ovarian cancer, their families, friends and healthcare professionals.
Target Ovarian Cancer
www.targetovarian.org.uk/
Target Ovarian Cancer brings substantial new funds to help accelerate progress in terms of survival and quality of life. They work in areas of clearly identified need, within the broad themes of research, education and advocacy.
Europe
European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
www.esmo.org/
The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) is the leading European professional organization, committed to advancing the specialty of medical oncology and promoting a multidisciplinary approach to cancer treatment and care. Their mission is to:
- Improve the quality of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, supportive and palliative care, as well as the follow-up of patients with malignant disorders
- Advance the art, science, recognition, and practice of oncology
- Disseminate knowledge in oncology to cancer patients and the public
- Educate and train persons involved in clinical cancer care and research
- Promote education in oncology in order to ensure a high standard of qualification of medical oncologists within the multidisciplinary team
- Facilitate equal access to optimal cancer care to all cancer patients
- Maintain liaisons with other oncology specialties, cancer leagues, universities, patient groups and, where appropriate, the pharmaceutical industry
Female Cancer Program Foundation, Leiden University
www.femalecancerprogram.org/FCP/about/default
This multi-disciplinary team of specialists joined forces in the study, treatment and prevention of cervical cancer. On the basis of this collaboration a center of excellence was established on all aspects of cervical cancer, from fundamental research on etiology to new surgical methods and from new insights on tumor biology to immunotherapy and immunoprevention.
Israel
Israel Cancer Research Fund
www.cancer.org.il/english/
The ICA is in the forefront in the fight against cancer initiating and implementing essential long-term, nationwide programs and goals for the benefit of all cancer patients and their families, in every sector and in every locale throughout the country.
