What does WORD Research do?

WORD is focused on many aspects of high-quality, innovative gynecologic cancer research.  WORD researchers seek to foster the exchange of knowledge and new ideas among scientists dedicated to cancer research, and increase public understanding of cancer. WORD strives to be a source of information about advances in the causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of gynecologic cancer.

To that end, WORD:

* Publishes in peer-reviewed scientific journals
* Presents at and participates in forums for sharing essential, evidence-based information and perspectives on progress in cancer research and survivorship
* Convenes scientific conferences for the dissemination of knowledge featuring preeminent scientists from the cancer research community.
* Collaborates with cancer survivors, raises public awareness of the progress in and cause for hope in cancer research and advocates for strong federal research funding.
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A New Website!

As we upgrade our look and functionality to provide our supporters more and better informatin, we appreciate your patience. Our website should be fully functional and with 4X the content by May 1. Come back often and see what we have done.

Update on Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer

Over the last few months we have told you about the progression of the Kolleen Stacey Ovarian Cancer Early Detection Program. Two weeks ago, Georgiann Linnemeier (WORD), Nate Manahan (WORD), David Nolte (Purdue University, Quadraspec) and Patrick O’Neill (Purdue University) met to continue to talk about accomplishments and to continue to strategize for future steps. Read more

Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer

Many of you have probably seen the press releases that researchers from Yale University have identifie a blood test that in their initial tests, proved to be increasingly accurate in detecting earlier stage ovarian cancer. We hope this is true. However, the truth is that there are still many variables to prove and years of research to happen before this new test could ever be brought to market. This is why WORD has launched a new research program aimed at helping add valuable information to the “quest” to find a true early detection marker for Ovarian Cancer. Whether directly or inderectly connected, we hope our research will lead to a in market test in the no too distant future. Read more

Creative Support Ideas propel WORD in 2007

In 2007, there were many people that had creative ideas of raising support and supporting financially WORD’s mission. Two of these were a ride across the country and a dinner and dance.

In July, Scott Cole, son-in-law of 10 year cancer survivor set out on a long journey to raise awareness of ovarian cancer.

As Scott says, “I was inspired by a Hero I was lucky enough to have cross my life’s path. She is an inspiration not only to me, but to all who know her. She is the mother of my wonderful wife, Angie. The Hero I am talking about is Kolleen Stacey and about a decade ago, Kolleen was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer.

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September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month

A Note from Nate

Dear Friends of WORD,
As you know, September is both Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. This year the Women’s Oncology Research and Development (WORD) is working hard to build national collaborations and partnerships to further our educational and research goals.

2007 has been an incredible year as it comes to national medial exposure of gynecologic cancer. There was the national consensus on ovarian cancer symptoms that was announced this summer, there was the increased press on cervical cancer and the new HPV vaccine, and thankfully there has been much press on Johanna’s Law and the potential funding of new awareness materials by the federal government. However, with all this press, WORD continues to be concerned that there is not a real increase in new viable research and practical educational resources nor an increase of awareness by women who will be affected by these diseases in years to come.

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Help Scooter Spread the WORD!

link on the poster to go to scootersride.org

11 Days from Today!

A new WORD event and educational Campaign