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The Way Forward Is Clearer, Together.
The Women’s Cancer Research Foundation (WCRF) annually publishes and funds numerous clinical studies on breast and gynecologic (ovarian, endometrial, and cervical) cancers. The WCRF’s oncology experts work tirelessly with the belief that each new clinical study has the potential to fundamentally improve the outcomes of patients diagnosed with breast and gynecologic cancers.
Why Women’s Cancer Research Matters: Awareness Is Only the Beginning
Awareness can start important conversations, but research is what moves those conversations forward. Learn how women’s cancer research supports progress in prevention, detection, treatment, survivorship, and quality of life.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
2 days ago6 min read
Trust in Cancer Information Sources and Awareness of Human Papillomavirus as a Cause of Cervical Cancer Among US Adults.
Where people turn for cancer information, and how much they trust those sources, can shape what they understand about HPV and cervical cancer. This research examines the connection between trust in physicians and public health agencies and awareness that HPV is a leading cause of cervical cancer.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Jul 204 min read
Research Context: Why Millennials Are Missing Cervical Cancer Screenings
New research from a Roche study indicated that 31% of eligible millennials (a person born between the early 1980s and the late 1990s) have postponed or missed their cervical screening appointments. The findings were derived from a survey of 5,518 internet users aged 16-64.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Feb 21 min read
The Evolving Role of Medical Marijuana in Cancer Care: Insights and Implications
Emerging studies suggest that medical marijuana potentially fills a significant void in oncology.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Feb 11, 20253 min read
The Link Between Diet and HPV Infection: Unveiling the Importance of Nutritional Choices
Recent advancements in medical research have pointed towards the potential influence of diet on HPV infection rates.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Aug 18, 20233 min read
Long-term Pelvic Fracture and Overall Mortality Risk After Pelvic Cancer Radiation
The association between pelvic radiation for the treatment of gynecologic cancers and subsequent risk for pelvic fractures has not been....
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Mar 20, 20231 min read
Risk of Endometrial Polyps, Hyperplasia, Carcinoma, and Uterine Cancer After Tamoxifen Treatment
The association of tamoxifen use with the risk of endometrial cancer in premenopausal women with breast cancer remains controversial.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Mar 3, 20232 min read
Incomplete Cisplatin Regimens in Chemoradiation & Effect On Outcomes for Advanced Cervical Cancer
Presumably, fewer chemotherapy cycles should adversely impact patient prognosis, and this question was addressed in a recent article in....
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Feb 17, 20232 min read
Malnutrition As A Risk Factor for Post-operative Morbidity in Gynecologic Cancer
An article from Gynecologic Oncology reviewed the association between various malnutrition definitions with post-operative morbidity.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Aug 1, 20221 min read
A 2022 Physician's Guide to Hopes and Challenges of Cervical Cancer Eradication
Each year more than 14,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with cervical cancer and more than 4,000 people will die from it.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
May 18, 20222 min read
Human Papillomavirus Infection Determines Prognosis in Cervical Cancer
Clinical research has identified a strong association between the detection of human papillomavirus (HPV) and invasive cervical cancer...
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Apr 5, 20221 min read
Women’s Health: 50 Years of Progress
Over the past 50 years, there have been tremendous advances in women’s health, particularly in treating cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Oct 16, 20212 min read
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