N.E.D.- No Evidence of Disease- amazing rock band of 6 GYN oncologists raising awareness and money for GYN cancers. Note- the lead singer is a pioneer at using the Da Vinci robotic system to perform GYN cancer surgeries. Check out their website at www.nedtheband.com
Spark Media- Non-profit organization producing the incredible story of N.E.D. and helping raise awareness/funding for GYN cancer. Visit their website to learn more at www.dancingwithned.com
Handbook: The CDC published a wonderful handbook about gynecological cancer. Please check this out and read more @http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/knowledge/pdf/CDC_GYN_Comprehensive_Brochure.pdf
Other Helpful Websites:
1. National Cancer Institute: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/ovarian
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/gynecologic/index.htm
3. Gardasil Vaccine: http://www.gardasil.com/hpv/human-papillomavirus/index.html
4. Cervarix Vaccine: http://www.cervarix.com/index.html
5. Gynecological Cancer Women’s Health Organization: http://www.wcn.org/
6. Ovarian Cancer National Alliance: http://www.ovariancancer.org/
7. Lowcountry Women with Wings: http://lowcountrywomenwithwings.org/
8. Lance Armstrong Foundation: http://www.livestrong.org/
9. National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC): http://www.ovarian.org/
10. National Cervical Cancer Public Education Campaign: http://www.cervicalcancercampaign.org/
11. National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC): http://www.nccc-online.org/
12. Clinical Trial Information: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/
13. Caringbridge Website: For families to share information with other relatives/friends: http://www.caringbridge.org
14. Teal Toes: Raising Ovarian Cancer Awareness: www.tealtoes.org/
15. Tamika and Friends: Non-profit raising awareness about Cervical Cancer: www.tamikaandfriends.org
16. Memorial Health University Medical Center/Anderson Cancer Institute: http://www.memorialhealth.com/aci/
17. Cleaning for a Reason- National Non-Profit offering free house cleaning while undergoing cancer treatment. http://www.cleaningforareason.org/
18. Flexitouch Lymphedema Pump- Very helpful resource (see blog)- http://www.tactilesystems.com/flexitouch/patient_stories.html
