Funding world-leading research to save lives

Over 7,000 women in Australia & New Zealand are diagnosed by gynae cancer every year.

They deserve the best possible treatment to give them the best chance of survival.

That's why we fund ANZGOG's lifesaving research.

WomenCan

Saving Lives

Our mission is to engage the community to fund research which is driven by evidence of need and an ambition to change practice, improve outcomes and provide hope. 

We support the peak national gynaecological cancer research group, ANZGOG, to help advance research and save lives.

Who is ANZGOG?

ANZGOG is a group of more than 1,450 members representing clinical, allied health and pure research specialities, and includes community.

ANZGOG are world leaders in research. Their clinical trials are conducted at over 80 hospital sites and include both local and global collaborations to ensure the best research is available to improve life for women with a gynaecological cancer.

For 25 years, ANZGOG have been conducting world leading research to find better treatments for women.

ANZGOG has 1,457 members who work together to improve life for women with gynaecological cancer.

ANZGOG has conducted over 45 clinical trials across a range of gynaecological cancers since 2000.

The Power of Research

Research not only saves lives, it can also give back precious time with loved ones.

In this video, Elsa Larsen shares her experience with her sister, who benefitted from an ANZGOG trial whilst she had ovarian cancer.

#ResearchSavesLives

Your Support is vital

"Without more research, there will be no progress in improving health outcomes for women with a gynaecological cancer. By supporting this vital work, your generosity will drive the next breakthrough, saving lives and inspiring hope for generations to come."

Professor Clare Scott AM

ANZGOG Chair, Medical Oncologist

The Work That We Fund

Community Engagement

We deliver opportunities for people with lived experience of gynaecological cancers to contribute meaningfully and fosters a groundswell of action through our volunteers, to impact outcomes for women now and in the future.

Clinical Research

ANZGOG's multidisciplinary research ensures that people with a lived experience are involved in every step of the process, ensuring that our research is relevant and meets the needs of patients.

Members & Education

ANZGOG maintains a regular program of education initiatives, educating health students, informing the public about research, and developing early-career researchers into the next generation of leaders in gynaecological cancer research.

How You Can Support Our Mission

Gynaecological cancers are on the rise and too many women are losing their lives to these insidious diseases. The need for more research has never been more urgent. That's why we need your help.

By supporting WomenCan, you help ensure women with gynaecological cancers receive better treatments and live longer, healthier lives.

Advance life-saving research

Your donation to WomenCan funds ANZGOG’s pioneering clinical trials, transforming diagnosis and treatment pathways for the 7000+ women with gynaecological cancers in Australia and New Zealand.

Fundraise for research

Fundraise your way! Create your own fundraising page for any activity you like and start raising much-needed funds for research.

Create a lasting legacy

Leave a gift in your will to WomenCan, supporting ongoing research and leaving a legacy that saves women’s lives.

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