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Gynaecological Cancer Group

SHE Gynaecological Cancer Group is a not-for-profit charity aiming to raise awareness and emotional support for Tasmanian’s suffering from gynaecological cancers.

Gynaecological cancers include cancer of the vulva, vagina, cervix, endometrium, uterus, ovaries and placenta.

The most recent data from Cancer Australia shows that gynaecological cancers represent 9.3% of cancers diagnosed in people with female reproductive organs.  The most common gynaecological cancer is uterine cancer.

While the survival rate for all gynaecological cancers is around 71%, some gynaecological cancers such as ovarian cancer have a survival rate of only 48%. Ovarian cancer is the sixth most common cause of cancer death among people with female reproductive organs.

Further statistical information about gynaecological cancers can be found on the Cancer Australia website : https://www.canceraustralia.gov.au/cancer-types/gynaecological-cancers/statistics

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Saying it out loud is the first step. Well done you.

It's time we talked about gynaecological cancers - February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Know the symptoms. Get checked out. 

 

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Upcoming Events

February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

All funds raised this month will remain in Tasmania to help raise awareness about gynaecological cancers and support the establishment of a much-needed Cancer Wellness Centre in the Hobart hospital precinct, providing vital services for cancer patients and their families.

Tassie turns Teal - a S.H.E. initiative for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Tassie turns Teal is a S.H.E. initiative, in partnership with the Tasmania Jack Jumpers, for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. We hope that by shining a light across Tasmania, we can help raise awareness; prompting family and friends to seek medical advice, leading to early diagnosis and treatment, and ultimately saving lives.

If you’d like to get involved - light up your home, business or premises in teal for all of February. Be sure to send us a pic at info@shegynaetas.org.au or tag us on social media so we can give you a huge thank you!

February 8th MyState Arena: Jack Jumpers annual Teal charity game

Returning for a fourth year; The Tasmania Jack Jumpers will take to the court against the Cairns Taipans in our annual fundraising event for gynaecological cancers. The game is inspired by board director Scott Harris and his late wife Jo, who sadly passed away in April 2023 after a lengthy battle with Ovarian Cancer. 

The club will also hold a range of fundraising & awareness promotions, including the launch of the 2025 Teal Jersey, in the lead up to the blockbuster home game at MyState Arena.

More news and ways to donate and show your support to come over the next few weeks.

Bold campaign to get people talking: What do you call yours? 

S.H.E. gynaecological cancer group has partnered with Brooke St Pier, Mona Roma ferries and Derwent Ferries in a bold campaign to raise awareness of cancers of the female reproductive organs.

Doo-Dah

Minky 

Noo-Noo

Bajingo 

Vajayjay 

Call it what you like. We're just happy you're talking about it. 

From February; SHE Flags will be flying high at the Brooke St Pier and the Mona Roma ferries will carry eye-catching coasters to get people talking! Employees on the Mona Roma and Derwent ferries will also wear caps + TShirts to raise awareness, and there'll be QR codes placed out for patrons to donate to our upcoming Cancer Wellness Centre. 

 

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News

Significant step forward for Wellness Centre

We're pleased to see the Tasmanian Government, Peter McCallum Cancer Centre and University of Tasmania join us in a partnership to progress our vision for a Wellness Centre in Tasmania. 

In a first for the state, the Wellness Centre will deliver world-leading cancer treatment and best practice recovery support. 

Read the media release from Premier Jeremy Rockliff. (Link to: https://www.premier.tas.gov.au/site_resources_2015/additional_releases/working-to-deliver-world-class-cancer-research-and-care-for-all-tasmanians)

It’s better to ask too many questions than not enough!

Great article in The Age talking about Ovarian Cancer signs and symptoms https://www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/emma-put-her-missed-periods-down-to-stress-months-later-she-was-diagnosed-with-cancer-20220624-p5awgn.html?fbclid=IwAR2MfOWWs923nQmvwYd1NBxYLMXX5MC9Nl8oGx5FZQobkEFMnBoXNhHVdHA&mibextid=DqYSjB&fs=e&s=cl
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“Coffee for a Cause” at Whisk & Co.

Our Chair Scott and beautiful Jo, kicking off “Coffee for a Cause” with Danny from Whisk & Co. Grab your friends and head to Lenah Valley for some good grub and coffee. To donate head to our donation page or click on the donate button on our Facebook page.
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JackJumpers help Tassie Turn Teal for Ovarian Cancer Support!

S.H.E is so excited to announce that the Tasmania Jack Jumpers’ next home game at MyState Bank Arena on February 28 will be the club’s ‘Teal Game’ supporting  S.H.E  This article was originally published by the Tasmania Jack Jumpers. You can access it in full here The club will hold a range of fundraising and…
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ABC Interview with Joel Rheinberger – Survivors Teaching Students

Learning to be a doctor is an arduous road, where you have to absorb thousands of dry facts. A good case study can make medicine much easier to understand. So in a program coming to UTAS, survivors of ovarian and gynaecological cancers will be presenting their stories to medical students. Helen Gooden is the National…
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