Let's Talk About How GYNCA Can Help

In order for GYNCA to best serve women in Southwest Missouri diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer, we need to better understand how we can help.  

Click on the Welcome Packet form below and fill it out to that we can know how to assist you through the process of dealing with a gynecologic cancer diagnosis. This is a fillable PDF form that will be emailed to us upon completion.

If you are having trouble filling out the form, you may print it and mail it to us, or ask your physician’s office staff to help you fill out a copy to send to us - they’re always willing to help!

You can always call the office at (417) 869-2220 if you need further assistance.

We also have many community resources that may be able to meet a need we don't have listed. Contact the office for individual assistance in locating these.

 
**You must currently live in or near the GYNCA service area Southwest Missouri to receive assistance.**
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Our Programs

Fueled by Hope
 
  • GYNCA provides gas cards to women in active treatment to cover the cost of traveling to their cancer-related appointments.

Case Management & Advocacy
 
  • We maintain a record on each of our members in order to assist them with any case management needs. We are always willing to help advocate for the needs of our GYNCA members.  
  • We will keep in contact throughout each woman's journey to assess needs, answer questions, and offer support.

Emergency Non-Medical Financial Support
 
  • Families facing gynecologic cancer can request financial assistance. Common assistance includes rent payments, car repairs, utilities, gasoline, home repairs, personal care items & more...

Building Connection & Community
 
  • In-person support groups meet monthly on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 6-8 PM. Check with the office for the most up-to-date location details.
  • A private Facebook group is available for our survivors. Request to join at: facebook.com/groups/gyncasupport

The Shelly Sachs Wig Room
 
  • A partnership of The Shelly Sachs Foundation, Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks and GYN Cancers Alliance, where women with any cancer diagnosis can receive a personal fitting in the GYNCA office, a wig of their choosing, care supplies and a gift – free of charge.
  • Fittings are by appointment only in order to dedicate the most time to each survivor - please call 417-869-2220 to schedule.