New Zealand Gynaecological Cancer Foundation

The NEW ZEALAND GYNAECOLOGICAL CANCER FOUNDATION (NZGCF), established in 2007, works to raise awareness of all 5 gynaecological cancers.

We know all too well the devastation that comes with the loss of a loved one to a gynaecological cancer.

In New Zealand over 1,000 women are DIAGNOSED and over 500 will DIE from a gynaecological cancer.

Somewhere in New Zealand today, someone will die from a gynaecological cancer. Yet for generations of New Zealand women, and their partners, being aware of cancers that may be forming "down there" is difficult, confronting and too often ignored.

Gynaecological cancers are this country's silent killers. We seldom talk about them.

There's still a certain degree of embarrassment associated with discussing our nether regions. When was the last time you had an open and frank conversation with your friends about it? In fact when was the last time you spoke about it full stop?

It is NZGCF's mission to empower women to be able to openly talk about their gynaecological health without suffering the kind of embarrassment we're all used to and to simultaneously raise awareness for all gynaecological cancers.

Despite these alarming statistics, gynaecological cancer remains a taboo subject among the public. We know the stigma, embarrassment and a lack of knowledge about the disease, are key barriers for women to talk openly about gynaecological cancer and seek medical help.

Let's get talking girls!

It is a shocking fact that women know little about their own anatomy; many unable to identify the vagina on an anatomical diagram, many could not identify the cervix.

Awareness of all 5 gynaecological cancers is low, some woman cannot even name a single women's gynaecological cancer. This highlights the need for better education and awareness in our communities. Women need to be better informed about what is normal when it comes to their gynaecological health.

If women recognise symptoms that are not normal for them there is a higher chance they will seek help. This knowledge will equip young women for the future, and work to remove the stigma associated with gynaecological cancer.

Our mission is to:

To provide support and education on gynaecological health.

To educate the community on the signs and symptoms of the 5 gynaecological cancers in order to reduce late stage diagnosis.

To provide information and support to all women diagnosed with gynaecological cancers.

To support those involved with life saving research into gynaecological cancer treatment and cures.

Please help us put gynaecological cancer in the spotlight, we can't do it without you.

Do it for your mother, sister, aunt, gran, wife, daughter, friends and work colleagues.

PLEASE HELP, we are all waiting for you, together we can make change and save lives.