Learn The BasicsThere are many non-profit organizations and associations that offer help and support for people affected by endometrial cancer (EC), also known as womb cancer. Some of these organizations also provide information about ongoing research in the field.
Endometrial Cancer Foundation
The mission of the Endometrial Cancer Foundation (ECF) is to educate, inspire and provide community and advocacy resources to women who have recently been diagnosed or are living with EC and their caregivers.
The foundation also provides continuing education for healthcare professionals like primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists and OB/GYNS focused on earlier detection and diagnosis of EC.
The ECF aims to identify, conduct and support research in the field of EC to identify the cause of the disease and disseminate medical and public health information.
Foundation for Women’s Cancer
The Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC) is a non-profit organization that aims to increase the awareness about the risk of gynecologic cancers like EC and their prevention, detection and treatment.
Pink Ribbon Good
Pink Ribbon Good (PRG) is another non-profit organization that supports individuals and families affected by breast and gynecological cancers like EC. They provide free healthy meals, transportation to treatment, cleaning essentials and peer support.
Endometrial Cancer Action Network for African-Americans
The Endometrial Cancer Action Network for African-Americans (ECANA) works to educate African American women about the risks and symptoms of EC. They also offer support to those with the disease.
Peaches Womb Cancer Trust
The Peaches Womb Cancer Trust aims to raise awareness about EC, support people affected by the disease and fund and promote research in the field.
Action on Womb Cancer
Action on Womb Cancer is a U.K.-based charity dedicated to raising awareness about EC, facilitating collaboration between healthcare professionals and patients, based in Leeds, supporting patients with the disease around the UK and funding research into the field.
Womb Cancer Support UK
Womb Cancer Support U.K. is a small non-profit organization that provides support for women who have been diagnosed with EC. They also have a private support group where women can connect with other women who have been diagnosed with EC.
Go Girls
Go Girls is a U.K.-based charity that provides help and support for women with gynecological cancers, including EC. The charity also works to raise awareness about these cancers and campaigns for early diagnostics and better treatments.
The Eve Appeal
The Eve Appeal is another gynecological cancer charity based in the U.K. The goal of the charity is to prevent the development of gynecological cancers and to help with earlier detection and diagnosis.
Gynae-oncology Research and Clinical Excellence
Gynae-oncology Research and Clinical Excellence (GRACE) supports women living with gynecological cancers, including EC. GRACE’s aim is to improve the treatment, recovery and survival of women diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer.
Australian Gynaecological Cancer Foundation
The Australian Gynaecological Cancer Foundation (AGCF) is an organization focusing on funding research for gynecological cancers. The foundation provides research grants for organizations to find new screening and treatment approaches for gynecological cancers.