Preventive Strategies

At The Lewin Fund to Fight Women’s Cancers, we believe early detection and education are our strongest tools in the fight against cancer. That’s why we invest in programs that raise awareness, empower patients with knowledge, and help communities take preventative action.

Why Prevention Matters

1 in 3 Women

will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime

40% of cancer

cases and nearly half of cancer deaths are linked to preventable risk factors.

Every 7 minutes

a woman in the U.S. is diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer

Past Community Outreach Initiatives

We invest in grassroots programs that directly impact and educate women battling cancer, their families, and their communities.

Annual Latina Summit

The Lewin Fund proudly sponsors an early education summit tailored to the needs of Latina women navigating gynecologic health. Presented in both Spanish and English, the event creates space for open dialogue around early detection, treatment options, and healthcare access. Hosted in collaboration with Gilda’s Club, Mount Sinai Hospital, and LatinaSHARE, the summit provides trusted medical guidance in a supportive setting.

Own Your Health

On November 12, 2017, The Lewin Fund hosted a free, interactive panel event designed to encourage women to prioritize their personal health. Experts shared practical prevention strategies and lifestyle advice to help attendees make informed decisions about their well-being.

Living Fearless Wellness Symposium

A free community event featuring expert insights on cancer prevention, screening, nutrition, genetics, and wellness – designed to help women make informed, proactive health decisions

Tell Ten Women

This grassroots awareness program encourages participants to share the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer with 10 women in their lives. With early symptoms often vague and misunderstood, this initiative helps close the knowledge gap and promote earlier diagnosis, when treatment is most effective.

Global Partnerships in Action

Global Focus on Cancer in Vietnam

We partnered with Global Focus on Cancer and Woman to Woman to create a survivor-led training program in Vietnam, bringing vital education and emotional support to women facing gynecologic cancers in underserved communities.

“We empower people to advocate for themselves and take control of their health. Educating the community about the signs and symptoms of cancers as well as cancer prevention and wellness are top priorities. Furthering innovative research to improve outcomes is of paramount importance.”

Dr. Sharyn N. Lewin, MD President | The Lewin Fund