There are five gynae cancers, which are womb, ovarian, cervical, vulval and vaginal cancer. Our aim is to prevent gynae cancers from developing in the first place, but if they do develop, we want to make sure they’re detected early so more women and people with gynae organs survive their diagnosis.
22,050
people diagnosed
each year in the UK
60
people receive
this life-changing news each day
21
people die
every day from their diagnosis
To make our goals a reality, we fund research in four key areas:
- Uncovering the causes of gynae cancers
- Predicting a person’s risk of developing them
- Identifying how people can reduce their risk
- Improving their detection and diagnosis.
We educate people about gynae health, from knowing their anatomy, what’s normal and what’s not, and when to seek help. We increase awareness of the signs and symptoms of gynae cancers and what people should do if they spot anything they’re worried about.
Through our Ask Eve nurse service, we answer people’s questions about their gynae health, gynae cancers and provide vital reassurance. This free, confidential and expert support is available over the phone, via email, and through our website.
Closing the gaps in gynaecological cancers
Download our strategy for 2026-32 to find out our plans to help close the gaps in gynaecological cancers through research investment, awareness, prevention, early detection, advocacy and equitable care.
Discover more
Find out more about our work, from our research projects, our awareness raising initiatives, and our Ask Eve nurse information service.
Our research
Read our recent research updates, from new projects we are funding, research results, and the impact our research is having in gynae cancer care.
Our education
Read about our education programmes in schools, workplaces and in the community.
Our Ask Eve Nurse information service
Ask Eve is our free and confidential nurse information service.
Our values
We dare to dream big
We may be a small charity but we are incredibly ambitious. We truly believe we can create a world where all gynae cancers are prevented or detected at an early stage. We will do this by funding research, educating people about gynae health and gynae cancers, and providing free, expert information and advice.
We never give up
We will not stop until we make our vision a reality: a world where all gynae cancers are prevented or detected at an early stage. To achieve this, we work tirelessly with our community of supporters, women and people affected by gynae cancers, medical professionals, scientists and partners to fund research and educate people about the five gynae cancers.
We are here for everyone
Gynae cancers can have a negative impact on anyone’s life. That’s why we make sure our research, educational campaigns and free, expert information and advice are focused on helping everyone who could be affected by a gynae cancer. This includes younger and older people, people with learning or physical disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from all socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds.
We are open and honest
We speak clearly, truthfully and with compassion.
We work together to achieve more
We work hard to build strong relationships that help us fund the right research, educate people about gynae health and gynae cancers, and provide expert information and advice.
Our vital partners that make up Team Eve include people affected by gynae cancers, our supporters, healthcare professionals, scientists and researchers, businesses and community groups.