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GYNECOLOGIC CANCER

Gynecologic cancers most commonly originate in the endometrium, ovary, and cervix. Early detection and advances in treatment have improved outcomes for some cancer types, but certain gynecologic cancers, particularly recurrent or metastatic cancers of the cervix, endometrium, or ovary, have typically been linked with a poor prognosis and limited treatment options. Explore podcasts, publications, quality self-assessment tools, and on-demand education designed to improve outcomes for patients with gynecologic malignancies.

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Optimizing Outcomes with ADCs in Gynecologic Cancers

This 2-part educational video series reviews the application of ADCs in gynecologic malignancies, possible adverse events, and management and mitigation strategies.

Optimizing Outcomes with ADCs in Gynecologic Cancers

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Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month: Expanding Access and Improving Outcomes

Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month: Expanding Access and Improving Outcomes

September 25, 2026

An at-home option for cervical cancer screening breaks down barriers to care and offers the same level of precision as screening in the clinic.

When Prevention Isn’t Enough: Bridging Cervical Cancer Screening Gaps in Appalachia

When Prevention Isn’t Enough: Bridging Cervical Cancer Screening Gaps in Appalachia

January 21, 2026

This January, ACCC invites its membership to take part in promoting cervical cancer awareness by sharing resources and research about the importance of the HPV vaccine and regular screening, to work towards a future free of cervical cancer.

Targeted Therapies and Testing: A New Era in Gynecologic Malignancy Management

Targeted Therapies and Testing: A New Era in Gynecologic Malignancy Management

September 23, 2025

September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, a chance to highlight cancers that originate in the endometrium, ovary, and cervix, and to recognize efforts to improve patient outcomes for cancer types with poor prognoses and limited treatment options.

Precision in Progress: How Biomarkers and Targeted Therapies are Reshaping Ovarian Cancer Care

Precision in Progress: How Biomarkers and Targeted Therapies are Reshaping Ovarian Cancer Care

May 8, 2025

As we observe World Ovarian Cancer Day in 2025, health care professionals are encouraged to recognize how precision oncology is reshaping treatment paradigms and presenting new opportunities to personalize care and improve survival outcomes.

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ACCC Recognizes World Ovarian Cancer Day

May 8, 2024

Every year, on May 8th, the world comes together to recognize World Ovarian Cancer Day. The event raises awareness for a disease that is the second most common gynecologic cancer in the US.

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Become a Welcoming Space: Small Steps Make A Great Impact

November 7, 2023

ACCCBuzz spoke with Scout, PhD, MA and Al Asante PA-C, MBA, ACP about their work on an innovative educational series that teaches providers how to deliver equitable gynecologic cancer care to transgender and gender non-conforming patients.

CANCER BUZZ Podcasts

Targeting Progress: Patient Perspective on Antibody-Drug Conjugates in Gynecologic Cancer Care – [Podcast] Ep 188

April 24, 2025

Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are novel therapeutic agents designed to target specific tumor markers with potent anticancer drugs. The Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) is dedicated to providing up-to-date information on ADC treatment management. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Nancy Mallett, a patient advocate, to discuss the patient’s perspective and experience receiving treatment for gynecologic cancers, particularly with ADCs such as mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx.

Germline and Somatic Testing for Ovarian Cancer — [PODCAST] EP 134

October 17, 2023

CANCER BUZZ spoke to Melissa Frey, MD, MS, and Leigha Senter, MS, CGC to discuss germline and somatic testing for patients with ovarian cancer.

Additional Resources

Biomarker Testing Toolkit Supplement: Ovarian Cancer

Biomarker Testing Toolkit Supplement: Ovarian Cancer

A deeper dive into Provider Education, Patient Education, Infrastructure, and Staffing and Services tips related to biomarker testing in ovarian cancer.

Ovarian Cancer Resource Library

Explore this robust resource bank of curated nationally available materials to support your patients with ovarian cancer. Contents can be filtered by specifying provider or patient specific resources.

Partner Organizations

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