OGCC/Rhonda's Club

10/16/2023

Rhonda’s Club assembled and delivered patient care bags for gynecologic cancer patients at Washington Hospital Center in recognition of Gynecologic Cancer Awareness month in September. 🥰

09/11/2023

September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month

Every five minutes, someone will be diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer and an estimated 34,020 women will die from one of these cancers this year.

Know the Facts about Ovarian Cancer

Early detection of ovarian cancer relies on symptom recognition by patients and practitioners. Any stage of ovarian cancer can produce four primary symptoms:

• Bloating
• Difficulty Eating
• Pelvic / Abdominal Pain
• Urinary Frequency

If these symptoms occur for more than 2 weeks and they are new or unusual for you, see a gynecologist and ask about ovarian cancer. Research shows that seeing a gynecologic oncologist for surgery and treatment significantly improves outcomes.

There is currently no good screening for Ovarian Cancer. See a gynecologist if you experience any of these symptoms for more than a few weeks:

• bloating
• urinary symptoms (urgency or frequency)
• pelvic or abdominal pain
• difficulty eating or feeling full quickly

Ovarian Cancer early detection tips: See a doctor if you have symptoms. Schedule regular check-ups, including pelvic exams. Know your family history and ask your doctor about genetic testing. bit.ly/fwc-ovarian-cancer

Transva**nal ultrasounds and CA 125 blood tests may be offered to screen those with a high risk of due to an inherited genetic syndrome such as Lynch syndrome, BRCA gene mutations or a strong family history of breast and ovarian cancer. youtu.be/yQOSoo1MltU

The Ovarian and Gynecologic Cancer Coalition/Rhonda’s Club works to battle gynecologic cancers by supporting women in treatment, raising public awareness of these diseases, and advocating for research to improve treatments and find the cures. Learn more about our programs at www.rhondasclub.org
To support our work, please donate on our website, www.rhondasclub.org

OGCC/Rhonda’s Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

09/06/2023

September is Cancer Awareness Month

05/16/2023

OGCC/Rhonda’s Club Offers Grants for Gynecology Oncology Nurses

In honor of National Nurses Week, OGCC/Rhonda’s Club announced a grants program for nurses working with gynecologic cancer patients. Grants of up to $750 can be used to attend professional conferences, certification training or classes in the gynecologic cancer specialty. Our goal is to advance nurses’ skills in patient care and treatments to help relieve some of the professional challenges nurses face and assist the quality care they provide patients.

Nurses who are currently caring for gynecologic patients in a hospital, clinic or private practice in the DC/Maryland/Northern Virginia area are eligible to apply. Applications will be evaluated on a rotating basis within 30 business days of submission.

Applications can be accessed at:

03/06/2023

OGCC/Rhonda’s Club Announces Grants for Gynecology Oncology Nurses

OGCC/Rhonda’s Club is pleased to announce a new initiative to offer grants to nurses working with gynecologic cancer patients. These grants of up to $750 can be used to attend professional conferences, certification training or classes in the gynecologic cancer specialty. Our goal is to advance nurses’ skills in patient care and treatments to help relieve some of the professional challenges nurses face and assist the quality care they provide patients.

Nurses who are currently caring for gynecologic patients in a hospital, clinic or private practice in the DC/Maryland/Northern Virginia area are eligible to apply. Applications will be evaluated on a rotating basis within 30 business days of submission. Applications can be accessed at:

http://www.rhondasclub.org/images/docs/ogcc-nursing-grant-application-1-23.pdf

11/22/2022

GW Cancer Center Grand Rounds Presents:

The Annual Susan P. Teck Memorial Lecture

“Ovarian Cancer: Primary Prevention and Beyond”

Featuring:

Elise C. Kohn, MD. CAPT. (Ret.) USPHS, F-AAAS
Head, Gynecologic Cancer Therapeutics
Head, Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Cancer Therapeutics Lead, NCTN Core Correlative Science Committee
Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program
Member, Women Malignancy Branch Center for Cancer Research

When: Friday, December 9, 2022
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. EST
Via: Zoom

REGISTER BY DECEMBER 7, 2022 -- REGISTRATION LINK BELOW

https://connect.gwu.edu/site/Calendar?id=121189&view=Detail

For questions, please contact Kim Boddie at [email protected] or 202-994-9495.

09/26/2022

September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month

Know the Facts about Vaginal Cancer

Signs of include unusual va**nal bleeding, bleeding after va**nal s*x, pain, problems with urination or bowel movements, a watery discharge, or a lump or mass in the va**na. If you experience any of these symptoms, see a gynecologist. bit.ly/fwc-va**nal-cancer

is associated with the human papillomavirus (HPV) types 16 and 18—the vaccine can be used to prevent HPV infection. Routine wellness visits and cervical cancer screenings can sometimes find early invasive va**nal cancer. bit.ly/fwc-va**nal-cancer

The Ovarian and Gynecologic Cancer Coalition/Rhonda’s Club works to battle gynecologic cancers by supporting women in treatment, raising public awareness of these diseases, and advocating for research to improve quality of life and find the cures. Learn more about our programs at www.rhondasclub.org

This section will take you through the basics of what you need to know about va**nal cancer. It will introduce you to the people who may be part of your treatment team. Also, it will identify the different types of treatments for va**nal cancer. Hopefully, this information will help prepare you to t...

09/23/2022

September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month

Know the Facts about Vulvar Cancer

Signs of or pre-cancer include chronic itching, abnormal bleeding or discharge, skin color changes (lighter or darker, red or pink), bump or lump with wart-like or raw surfaces. Any symptoms should be checked out by a gynecologist. bit.ly/fwc-v***ar-cancer

While there is no standard screening for , knowing what to look for can help with early detection—an area on the v***a that looks different than normal, a bump or lump (red, pink or white), thickening of the skin of the v***a or an open sore. bit.ly/fwc-v***ar-cancer

The Ovarian and Gynecologic Cancer Coalition/Rhonda’s Club works to battle gynecologic cancers by supporting women in treatment, raising public awareness of these diseases, and advocating for research to improve quality of life and find the cures. Learn more about our programs at www.rhondasclub.org

09/19/2022

September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month

Know the Facts about Cervical Cancer

Most cases of Cervical Cancer are now preventable. Get the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine before becoming s*xually active and have your children vaccinated at ages 11-12.

Cervical Cancer symptoms include abnormal va**nal discharge or bleeding, bleeding after va**nal s*x, va**nal odor and pelvic or abdominal pain. Any of these signs should be checked out by a gynecologist.

The best way to find Cervical Cancer early is to have regular Pap tests and HPV tests between ages 21 and 65 at intervals recommended by your health care provider.

The Ovarian and Gynecologic Cancer Coalition/Rhonda’s Club works to battle gynecologic cancers by supporting women in treatment, raising public awareness of these diseases, and advocating for research to improve quality of life and find the cures. For more information, go to www.rhondasclub.org

09/19/2022

September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month

Know the Facts about Endometrial/Uterine Cancer

Endometrial Cancer, also known as Uterine Cancer, is the most common gynecologic cancer. Managing your weight, exercising regularly and keeping your blood pressure and blood sugar under control are ways to lower your risk of Endometrial Cancer.

Three out of four women are diagnosed with Endometrial Cancer at Stage 1. Cancer usually occurs around the time of menopause, but younger women are also at risk.

Early detection improves the chances Endometrial Cancer will be treated successfully. See a gynecologist if you experience unusual va**nal bleeding, spotting or discharge, pain in the pelvic area, or pain during s*xual in*******se.

The Ovarian and Gynecologic Cancer Coalition/Rhonda’s Club works to battle gynecologic cancers by supporting women in treatment, raising public awareness of these diseases, and advocating for research to improve quality of life and find the cures. For more information, go to www.rhondasclub.org

09/12/2022

It’s Awareness Month.

Do one good thing for yourself today — learn more about this devastating disease with this quick quiz:

How well do you know the facts about ovarian cancer?

09/08/2022

September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month