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Gynecologic Cancer Foundation Annual Report 1997 GCF Funded Programs 1997 Karin Smith/GCF Research Project in Ovarian Cancer This year long research project was awarded a $50,000 grant and is intended to support practical, clinically useful research related to Ovarian cancer. All applications were reviewed by established investigators. The recipient must submit a progress report at six months and at the completion of the award. Andrew Berchuck, M.D., was the 1997 recipient of this research grant for his application entitled, "Molecular-Epidemiology of Ovarian Cancer."
Florence & Marshall Schwid/GCF Research Project in Ovarian Cancer Richard Buller, M.D., Ph.D. was the 1997 recipient of this research grant for his application entitled, "Modulation of BRCA1 Expression in Ovarian Cancer: Screening Ramifications".
Eva Metzger/GCF Research Project in Ovarian Cancer Jean A. Hurteau, M.D., was the 1997 recipient of this research grant for her application entitled, "Regulation of Ovarian Cancer Cell Growth with Cyclin Dependent Kinase Inhibitor Gene Therapy."
GCF Public Outreach Programs Gynecologic Cancer Foundation Information Hotline 1-800-444-4441 In an effort to provide valuable information on gynecologic cancer to the public, the GCF developed the GCF "Information Hotline." Anyone who dials 1-800-444-4441 will be offered 4 types of information. All of these services are free:
Media Dissemination of Scientific Information A public relations firm is employed by GCF to cover Society of Gynecologic Oncologists' Annual Clinical Meeting to facilitate the dissemination by television, radio and print media of important new scientific findings reported at the meeting. They also arrange on-site interviews of the authors by media specialists who are invited to the meeting. Public Service Announcement Popular performer, Cher, helped create a public service announcement (PSA) at no cost to GCF. In the announcement, Cher urges women to call GCF's 1/800 "Information Hotline" to become informed about gynecologic cancers and to obtain additional information. This PSA was telecast nationwide. Journal Release Program This program was launched early in 1997 in an effort to focus attention on newsworthy advanced, pre-printed releases to the media of the contents of outstanding abstracts which are published in the Journal of Gynecologic Oncology. Public Service Award Larry King was named 1997 recipient for his efforts in raising public awareness about reproductive tract cancers in women. New Patient Brochure "Maintain Your Gynecologic Health With Education and Early Detection" was carefully designed to help women understand how reproductive tract cancers are diagnosed and treated, and what symptoms are associated with each disease. A copy of the brochure is disseminated from the SGO/GCF Headquarters offices, GCF's 1-800 information hotline, and mailed upon request to allied organizations and patient support groups. Community Seminar "Cancer Prevention for Women: Healthy Lifestyles", was a free seminar sponsored by GCF for people in the Phoenix community. Participants learned about screening guidelines, healthy lifestyles and how to access the health care systems. The seminar emphasized the prevention and early detection of breast, lung, colon and gynecologic cancers. Women's Cancer Network (WCN) In 1997, GCF laid the groundwork for the launch of the Women's Cancer Network (WCN), an interactive internet site designed to provide women with easy and convenient access to information about gynecologic and breast cancer using their home or office computer. One of the site's highlights is a survey which enables a woman to determine her risk for cancer. Among other items included on the website are news stories about women's cancer, tips on fighting cancer, a survivor section, general gynecologic cancer information, a guide to finding a gynecologic cancer specialist and links to other women's cancer related sites. Future development for this website is still underway. "Seal of Quality" After a rigorous approval process, the GCF received endorsement of the Ad Council. Their endorsement is a way of recognizing the best of the many excellent public service messages produced by organizations. Annual Frog Jog This annual fundraiser, hosted by the Frog Jog Running Club, was established in memory of the organizer's mother who was a frog lover that died of ovarian cancer. GCF had a booth set up at the jog where brochures and other information were disseminated and a GCF member representative spoke on the risks and symptoms of ovarian cancer. GCF is the beneficiary of this annual event.
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