UCSF Division of Gynecologic Oncology
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Community
- Education & Literacy
- Health & Medicine
- Women
Location
550 16th Street, 7th Floor, Box 0132San Francisco, CA 94158 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
SEPTEMBER is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. Every six minutes, an American woman is diagnosed with gynecologic cancer, including cervical, endometrial, ovarian, peritoneal, tubal, vaginal and vulvar cancers. SF Teal 2 Heal is proud to organize the 2nd 5K /1M Walk Run Event to benefit the UCSF Gynecologic Oncology Research and Awareness events. SF TEAL 2 HEALwill: Support the development of an annotated tissue bank for gynecologic cancer research at UCSF Support the UCSF Gynecologic Oncology Clinical Research Team to provide clinical trials for patients Support the SF Teal 2 Heal 5K /1M Run / Walk 2017 Support the UCSF Gynecologic Cancer Symposium Help patient support groups and the UCSF Gyn Onc Friend’s Circle for innovative awareness and education projects
Description
UCSF's gynecologic oncology specialists offer state-of-the art treatments and personalized care in a supportive environment. Doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers and genetic counselors work together to help women understand and choose the best treatment options. The unique, multidisciplinary approach provides patients with cutting-edge care and support throughout the course of their treatment.