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24.01.2022 ANZGOG's new trial PRECISE is looking for women with high grade serous ovarian cancer who have reactivated cancer cells after treatment Principal Investigator of the trial, Dr Ali Freimund, says there is excitement around this trial and she is hopeful that the trial will achieve positive outcomes for these women. The study is currently seeking participants and will be available at 7 sites in Australia Find out more about the study in the link below and speak to your Oncol...ogist about your eligibility: https://www.anzgog.org.au/precise-clinical-trial/ #OvarianCancer #ClinicalTrial #GynaecologicalCancerAwarenessMonth See more

23.01.2022 ANZGOG are recognised as a world leader in clinical trial research, pioneering new discoveries that will improve life for women with gynaecological cancer. In this video A/Prof Chee Lee explains the PARAGON-II study, one of ANZGOG's latest trials in development. The study follows on from PARAGON, an ANZGOG trial that pioneered a world-first novel clinical trial design - the 'basket' trial led by Professor Michael Friedlander AM - to facilitate the recruitment of patients with... rare tumours, within a single trial. PARAGON opened to recruitment in 2012, recruiting over 330 patients - the largest rare tumour cohort in the world WomenCan fundraises for gynaecological cancer research conducted by ANZGOG. WomenCan thank Alison Dance for kindly producing this video #GynaecologicalCancerAwarenessMonth

21.01.2022 Research is critical to ensure women like me can have more years, more disease push back, and hopefully one day, a cure. The awareness, education, research and patient trials that are central to ANZGOG are integral to our survival, Lisa Finucane, ovarian cancer survivor and NZ member of ANZGOG's Consumer Research Panel (CRP). The CRP is the mechanism for advice and input from gynaecological cancer survivors and their carers directly given to ANZGOG members and Board. The ...Panel helps ANZGOG to effectively represent the needs and expectations of gynaecological cancer 'consumers' and helps set general research directions and priorities and shape research for ANZGOG. Ovarian cancer stats aren’t flash she admits. And this experience taught me how it easy it is to ignore the signs. Women’s bodies change, with our menstrual cycles, menopause and everything in between and afterwards. If I had known about ovarian cancer and its symptoms I would definitely have taken my changes more seriously and acted more quickly." Thank you, Lisa, for highlighting the critical need for more awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms amongst women We must share this important message ladies! #OvarianCancer #ClinicalResearch

20.01.2022 This week as part of #cervicalcancerawarenessweek we are continuing to raise awareness and encourage women to take an active role in their health Natalia from Hobart was diagnosed with cervical cancer at 37 years of age in 2017. Her cancer was not detected in her pap test and she was offered fairly reasonable answers to the symptoms she was experiencing, but she continued to be concerned. Finally an ultrasound pointed to something wrong and she was diagnosed with cervical c...ancer that had also spread to her uterus. The scan also revealed that Natalia's cancer was inoperable and could only be treated through chemotherapy/radiotherapy. When these standard treatments also failed, Natalia was offered an early phase clinical trial in Melbourne as her only ongoing treatment option. Due to interstate travel restrictions, Natalia's inclusion in the trial was at risk Her treating team at Royal Hobart Hospital worked with the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne to ensure Natalia could continue to receive treatment as part of the trial by implementing a ‘tele-trial’. A tele-trial is where regional or remote sites can offer patients remote access from their closest treatment centre "..it was terrifying to think how long I might have to go without access to the treatment (which was helping and is probably why I'm still here!), so when I found out that I would be able to resume treatment on the trial in Hobart I was extremely relieved." says Natalia. What does Natalia want women to know from her experience? "Trust yourself if you think something is not right, and don't wait to get checked because the sooner any abnormalities are detected the better the outcome." What actions do you need to take? Be up to date with your cervical screening Normalise talk about gynaecological cancers Encourage your friends to also be up to date

19.01.2022 When women put their heads together, powerful things can happen! Oprah Winfrey During Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month, we are asking women to get their girlfriends together, organise a dinner party and raise much-needed funds to improve life for all women as part of the Save the Box campaign This year it is expected 6,500 Australia women will be diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer. Save the Box creates a unique opportunity to inform women about gynaecological ...cancer awareness. Together, we need to do more to Save The Box! Visit our website to get involved and take action to benefit women now and in the future https://www.womencan.org.au/event/save-the-box/take-action #TogetherWeCan #SavetheBox #WomenSupportingWomen

17.01.2022 This year an estimated 6,500 Australian women and 1000 NZ women will be diagnosed with one of the seven gynaecological cancers. Innovative new research can help improve outcomes for these women ANZGOG is the peak national gynaecological cancer research group in Australia and New Zealand. Now in their 20th year, ANZGOG has conducted 37 trials, treating close to 4,000 women. Through the work and dedication of ANZGOG's 1,000+ members, their research has changed clinical practice both locally and globally. WomenCan fundraises for gynaecological cancer research conducted by ANZGOG. This month, we urge you to help us raise awareness and help us raise much needed funds for research into new treatments to improve life for women by liking and sharing this post #TogetherWeCan #GynaecologicalCancerAwarenessMonth #clinicaltrials

17.01.2022 "I attended the ANZGOG annual meeting to participate in the first Pure Science symposium. Every year since I have really enjoyed getting to know the ANZGOG community and listening to the broad areas of interest at the meeting. I am particularly interested in consumer advocacy and ANZGOG has an amazing level of consumer involvement." says ANZGOG member, Associate Professor Nikola Bowden, Director of Research at University of Newcastle Centre for Drug Repurposing and Medicines ...Research. "I have recently joined the (ANZGOG) Ovarian Tumour Type Working Group and will contribute my expertise in treatment-resistance, drug repurposing and investigator-initiated clinical trials. I am really hopeful that by focusing on repurposing existing drugs rather than trying to find new drugs for ovarian cancer that we will have new treatment options available much, much quicker." ANZGOG's Ovarian Cancer Tumour Type Working Group brings together members with a shared interest in developing new ovarian cancer clinical trials research concepts. #ovariancancer #MedicalResearch

17.01.2022 Life for women diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer is turned upside down after the shock of diagnosis, sometimes without warning, particularly for women like Angela who was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer. In June, Angela spent two very difficult weeks seriously ill in intensive care, with only one visitor allowed that whole time because of restrictions. "Cancer has become a lonelier and more distressing experience". However, knowing WomenCan is there supporting ANZ...GOG's research gives her great comfort. "It's vital to find ways of identifying ovarian cancer earlier when your chances of survival are better," she says. Please consider giving today to WomenCan's End of Year Appeal to ensure ANZGOG can continue to pioneer new discoveries and improve treatment outcomes for all women. Your life-changing donation to WomenCan will give women like Angela new hope for 2021. Donate at www.womencan.org.au/appeal #CancerResearch #TogetherWeCan #OvarianCancer

14.01.2022 This week is #CervicalCancerAwarenessWeek and as women, we need to be informed and share what we know with other women. WomenCan asked Gynaecological Oncologist and ANZGOG member, Associate Professor Orla McNally about the key messages around cervical cancer. WHERE is the cervix? "Cervical cancer is a cancer growing in the neck of the womb, the part which connects with the vagina. We have known for a long time that cervical cancer is caused by human papilloma viruses (HPV).... The viruses enter the vagina usually during sex. Some HPVs can cause abnormalities in the cells of the cervix, pre-cancer, which can eventually lead to cancer in some women. WHY do women need to continue to have screening if they have had the vaccine? "The vaccine against HPV can prevent infection with HPV and therefore cancer but the vaccine is only against nine HPV types and there are other HPV types so it is still very important for women to have their cervical screening tests." WHAT makes a woman more at risk for cervical cancer? "Smoking is a major risk factor for cervical cancer. While a woman need only have one sexual partner to be exposed to HPV it makes sense that if she has a number of sexual partners the chance of HPV infection and ultimately cancer is increased." WHY do we need to act early? "Having a cervical screening test is the best way to prevent cervical cancer. However, if a woman had bleeding in between periods or especially after sex she should see her doctor for another test as these symptoms could be due to a cancer." WHAT about cervical cancer research? "Once cancer is found in the cervix the treatment for most women leads to loss of fertility. Not only that but the surgery may need to be radical with a higher chance of complications and may require other treatments like chemotherapy and radiotherapy which can have significant side effects including early menopause." Please share this important information about cervical cancer with your friendship and family groups. All women need to know #cervicalcancer #medicalresearch #stayuptodate

13.01.2022 "When Mum appeared at my home from hours away and told me over a late-night cuppa that she had ovarian cancer, I truly thought it was a case of ‘chop em out and done’. After intensive surgery, months of chemo and a fast recurrence, I now know research is key to surviving this beast." Alison Dance, ANZGOG volunteer, fundraiser and daughter. Alison, who will marry her fiancé Bryce this October, reflects "I treasure Mum, especially at pivotal life events like my upcoming wedd...ing. We must all join her in supporting research and fighting for fair funding to keep inspirational women in our lives." In her 'spare time' Alison volunteers to produce film clips to help our supporters learn about ANZGOG's research. "Mum teaches me proactivity and resilience, so I want to back an organisation specifically running clinical trials for ovarian cancer. ANZGOG is determined, well-connected and active in its pursuit to improve outcomes for women in an area that’s dangerously overlooked. Together, we can create life-saving change. We have to." Thank you for your ongoing support, Alison Please join us in wishing Alison and her fiance well for their upcoming nuptials! #ovariancancer #wedding #volunteer

12.01.2022 "Progress only comes through research. Trials are so important we can’t make progress or change outcomes unless we undertake clinical trial research." Professor Michael Friedlander AM, Medical Oncologist, Co-Founder and Inaugural Chair of ANZGOG est. 2000. "ANZGOG was established because there was no collaborative trial group in existence. The plan was to establish a viable, gynaecological cancer trials group that included all centres in Australia and New Zealand to offer ...clinical trial participation for women to improve outcomes." In 2012, Prof Friedlander was the Principal Investigator for ANZGOG's PARAGON trial, which was considered a world-first trial design involving multiple rare gynaecological cancers and the same chemotherapy agent. Since PARAGON, this type of trial now known as a 'basket trial' has enabled higher numbers of women to be recruited, something that is always a challenge with rarer cancers. 20 years later, Prof Friedlander's ambitious goal to establish an Aus/NZ collaborative trial group has been realised with over 3000 women having had access to one of ANZGOG's 37 clinical trials. Prof Friedlander, we know that you personally wrote grants aplenty and knocked on many doors to secure initial ANZGOG trial funding. We are very grateful that you had a vision and were determined to succeed for the benefit of all women in Australia & New Zealand #GynaecologicalCancerAwarenessMonth #ClinicalTrials #20YearsofResearch

12.01.2022 Thank you to Ryan Moloney (best known from Neighbours) for getting on board with WomenCan's Save the Box campaign by sharing this incredibly important message to all men and women. Please don't let COVID stop you going to the doctor to get checked out if you experience any unusual symptoms that persist, and look out for your loved ones.

12.01.2022 It’s the poor screening history which is going to put you at risk of cervical cancer, states Dr Michelle Harrison, Medical Oncologist and ANZGOG member. Ladies, we need to share this message! Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers and, is the only gynaecological cancer that has a vaccine and a detection test yet, only 56.4% of eligible Australian women aged 25-74, are screening as frequently as recommended. This #CervicalCancerAwarenessWeek, we are asking have you had your cervical cancer screening test? Are you due?

11.01.2022 "As the Clinical Nurse Consultant I am the first point of contact for the women and act as a resource for patients, staff and families. It is my role to support and advocate for the women to ensure they have their voices heard. I coordinate the care, treatment and discharge planning of women within the unit and ensure that the patient’s care is undertaken appropriately and that expectations are met." Anne Mellon, ANZGOG member and Clinical Nurse Consultant specialising in gyn...aecological oncology at the Hunter New England Centre in Newcastle. As the Clinical Nurse Consultant, Anne is able to talk to women about current ANZGOG trials available to them and discuss the benefits of clinical trial participation. "In Newcastle we are involved in a number of ANZGOG trials and it is great to be involved in research that will ultimately improve the outcomes for the women we care for." "Gynae cancer patients differ in terms of treatment and support as a diagnosis of gynae cancer is truly embedded in a woman’s sense of self and femininity. This can have a huge impact on women no matter what stage they are at in life, as a woman, mother, wife, daughter, sister or friend. Gynae cancers are often hidden and not freely discussed, often associated with stigma and shame. Women put themselves last and can find it difficult to coordinate their multitude of roles, as well as having treatment." WomenCan would like to thank Anne and indeed all the Clincial Nurse Specialists for their integral role in research and their care for women being treated with a gynaecological cancer #TogetherWeAreStronger #Nurse #MedicalResearch #ANZGOG

04.01.2022 Please support gynaecological cancer research by getting involved in our Save the Box campaign. For more details see the below post #TogetherWeAreStronger

04.01.2022 "When told that I had cancer I felt shock and some disbelief. I remember thinking ‘but I tick all the boxes for not getting such a cancer. I felt a disconnect between being told something terrible was growing in my body and feeling healthy and energetic. So, I felt that my body had betrayed me." says Yvette, who at 38 was diagnosed with stage 1B high-grade neoplasm of the cervix. "The discovery of this cancer came at a time for me when I felt in great health, possibly my fit...test since giving birth to my second child. I had been noticing more discharge than usual, however this symptom was easily attributed to other post-birth issues, but it is what prompted me to book in for another gynaecological screen with my GP." It was through this screening that Yvette's rare sarcomatous carcinoma tumour was discovered. Yvette says that her experience with cervical cancer has "opened up discussions and questions about gynaecological health particularly from women. A number of women have asked where the cervix is located and what its function is. Some women have thought that the cervical screening test checks for all gynaecological cancers." This #CervicalCancerAwarenessWeek, Yvette wants women to know that they "are their best advocate and take advantage of the preventative health system we (Australia) have. Keep up to date with screenings, have a check if something is niggling at you, follow it up until you get to the bottom of it." Are you up to date with your cervical screening? #cervicalcancer

02.01.2022 Alisha Jane is a cervical cancer survivor, advocate and Save the Box fundraiser Alisha's experience made her passionate about raising awareness of such a taboo subject, and understand how important it is to raise money to help fund critical research into gynaecological cancer. This #GynaecologicalCancerAwarenessMonth, help her achieve her goals to improve life for women now and in the future. ... Get together. Fund research. Save the Box. https://www.womencan.org.au/event/save-the-box/take-action #WomenSupportingWomen #TogetherWeCan #CervicalCancer

02.01.2022 I remember waking up the morning after I was told by the GP and I had that kind of weird movie moment where you're like, ‘Did that really happen?’. And like it took me a little while to go, ‘Oh, yeah, no, that that actually happened, you've got cancer,’’ Alisha Thomson, recounting the moment she was diagnosed with low grade serous ovarian cancer at 27. Ovarian cancer had traditionally been thought of as a single disease however more recent research on the biology of ovarian ...cancer, has instead identified five distinct subtypes. ANZGOG's research program centres on targeting treatments for each of the individual subtypes. Alisha regularly raises much-needed funds to support ANZGOG's research knowing that it will improve life for women now and in the future. Alisha is an amazing young woman. Read her story here: https://www.sbs.com.au//alisha-s-stomach-pains-were-stage-

02.01.2022 "Postmenopausal spotting of any kind is not normal and needs following up!" Lois Jones, a gynaecological cancer survivor. Lois spent her career as an ICU nurse and was first diagnosed with endometrial cancer at age 53. Thirty years later, Lois would receive further diagnosis, not once but three more times. The initial endometrial cancer diagnosis was followed by vulval cancer lesions, before recently receiving a new diagnosis of vaginal cancer that would again test her resolv...e. Lois was not expected to survive the vaginal cancer diagnosis so when offered a clinical trial her first thoughts were "if we don’t do something it could kill me. I have nothing to lose and it gives me a good chance of survival." Now 83, Lois remains positive and is thankful to her medical team. "Gynaecological cancer doesn't need to be a death sentence, there are heaps of things to minimise the growth. Keep fit, don’t just sit around. Keep motivated, exercise, keep active!" What's ahead for Lois in the future? "I want to make the most of my good life. It’s more difficult to travel for me now as a consequence of the cancer. There are always ways around problems, you just need to find it. And stay positive!" WomenCan gives a shout to all the women currently facing challenges from a gynaecological cancer diagnosis. You are brave and we hear you This is why we fund critical research that improves life for women. #GynaecologicalCancer #FundCancerResearch #ImproveLifeForWomen