Updated: October 1, 2022
Knowing about these cancers and what you can do to help prevent them or find them early may help save your life.
Breast Cancer
CWNY’s list of resources on Breast Cancer Awareness – Center for the Women of New York (CWNY)
Cervical Cancer
CWNY’s list of resources on Cervical Cancer Awareness – Center for the Women of New York (CWNY)
Ovarian Cancer
CWNY’s list of resources on Ovarian Cancer Awareness – Center for the Women of New York (CWNY)
Gynecological Cancers
CWNY’s list of resources on Gynecological Cancers Awareness – Center for the Women of New York (CWNY)
Uterine/Endometrial Cancer
CWNY’s list of resources on Uterine/Endometrial Cancer – Center for the Women of New York (CWNY)
Uterine Sarcoma
CWNY’s list of resources on Uterine Sarcoma Awareness – Center for the Women of New York (CWNY)
Vaginal Cancer
CWNY’s list of resources on Vaginal Cancer Awareness – Center for the Women of New York (CWNY)
Vulvar Cancer
CWNY’s list of resources on Vulvar Cancer Awareness – Center for the Women of New York (CWNY)
The Cancer Spouse
Breast cancer diagnosis not only brings physical challenges, but significant emotional and psychological challenges, as well. It is something no one wants to face alone. The spouse of the cancer patient feels the impact of the diagnosis, and their support can be crucial to recovery. The couple goes through cancer together. – Second Opinion with Joan Lunden
“The Cancer Spouse” on YouTube – Second Opinion with Joan Lunden – Season 17, Episode 1710
“The Cancer Spouse” transcript
Facing Cancer with Your Spouse or Partner – National Cancer Institute
Support Groups
SHARE – A national nonprofit that supports, educates, and empowers women affected by breast, ovarian, uterine or metastatic breast cancer, with a special focus on medically underserved communities. (English, Spanish and 17 other languages)
Living Beyond Breast Cancer – Offers 3 private Facebook support groups: All Ages, All Stages; Young Women; and High Risk for Developing Breast Cancer
Imerman Angels – One-on-one support matching individuals seeking cancer support with a Mentor Angel so that no one has to face cancer alone
FORCE – Support for people facing hereditary cancer
Cervivor – Support for survivors and patients of cervical cancer
Woman to Woman Gynecological Cancer Support Program – New York-Presbyterian
Cancer Support Community – Gilda’s Club Worldwide – Support for cancer patients or their loved ones by phone, online and in person.
Red Door Community – formerly Gilda’s Club NYC – Welcoming communities of free emotional and social support for everyone living with cancer – women, men, teens, children and their families.