Cancer Support Community

Resources

American Cancer Society  
(800) ACS-2345  
www.cancer.org 
Nationwide cancer organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a health problem; provides educational materials including Sexuality and You and other pamphlets related to ovarian cancer.

Cancer Care, Inc.  
www.cancercare.org 
National agency that provides emotional support, information, referral, and practical assistance to people with cancer and their loved ones; provides a toll-free Telephone Counseling Line, educational teleconferences, and online chat rooms.

www.ovarian-news.org 
Free monthly newsletter written by an ovarian cancer survivor that provides information on treatment options, coping skills, humor, and making connections with other survivors.

Fertile HOPE  
(888) 994-HOPE  
http://www.fertilehope.org
Provides information, support, and hope regarding cancer and fertility through programs of awareness, education, financial assistance, research, and support.

Gilda’s Club  
(888) GILDA-4-U  
http://www.gildasclub.org
Provides social and emotional support to people with cancer and their families through chapters throughout the United States.

Gilda Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry
(800) OVARIAN
http://www.ovariancancer.com
Registry tracks families with a history of ovarian cancer and offers a help-line, education, information, and peer support for women with a family history of ovarian cancer.

Gynecologic Cancer Foundation (GCF)  
http://www.wcn.org
The foundation arm of the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO) that promotes public awareness of gynecologic cancer prevention, early diagnosis and proper treatment. In addition, GCF supports research and training related to gynecologic cancers. GCF’s Women’s Cancer Network (www.wcn.org) is an interactive Internet site that allows women to assess their own risk for developing gynecologic and breast cancer as well as information about screening, detection, treatment and clinical trials and a section for gynecologic cancer survivors.

National Cancer Institute (NCI) 
(800) 4-CANCER  
http://www.cancer.org
Provides information related to specific cancers, treatments, and coping strategies; printed materials include What You Need To Know About Ovarian Cancer, list of cancer centers, and clinical trial information.

National Ovarian Cancer Association
www.ovariancanada.org 
Raises awareness about ovarian cancer and increasing financial and educational resources to prevent and successfully treat the disease.

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC)  
(888) OVARIAN  
http://www.ovarian.org
National membership organization that raises awareness about ovarian cancer and promotes awareness and education through multiple state chapters in the United States for funding research to find an early detection mechanism.

Ovarian Cancer National Alliance (OCNA)  
www.ovariancancer.org 
Works to increase public and professional awareness of ovarian cancer and to advocate for more effective diagnostics, treatments, and cure.

The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, Inc.    
http://www.ocrf.org
Devoted to the formation of early diagnostic treatment programs and research as it strives to find a cure for ovarian cancer; also provides educational public awareness materials.

Ovarian Plus International: Gynecologic Cancer Prevention Quarterly    http://www.monitor.net/ovarian 
A newsletter with recent information about research, diagnosis, and treatments for ovarian and other gynecologic cancers. Targets risk reduction, screening, early detection, and psychosocial and policy issues.

Ovarian Problems Discussion List (Association of Cancer Online Resources)  http://www.acor.org 
An e-mail support group accessible through subscribing to this free listserv.

Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO)   
http://www.SGC.org
Physician organization dedicated to improving the care of women with ovarian and other gynecologic cancers; includes a referral list for gynecologic oncologists nationwide.

Society of Gynecologic Nurse Oncologists (SGNO)  
www.SGNO.org 
Nursing organization dedicated to patient care, education, and research for ovarian and other gynecologic cancers.

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Open to Options

Open to Options is a pilot project which seeks to demonstrate how community-centered education, outreach and support services can address both informational needs and enhance access to care among those living with blood cancers.

Research & Training Institute

The Cancer Support Community is creating a community of healthcare professionals and researchers focused on cancer survivorship. We are dedicated to establishing quality standards for the seamless delivery of psychosocial care through evidence-based programs for cancer patients, families, and caregivers through research and training programs

Coping with Cancer CostsFinancial worries can be a significant source of stress when you, or someone you care about, is being treated for cancer. The Cancer Support Community recently published “Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Coping With the Cost of Care”, a practical guide for navigating the complex challenges of managing to cost of cancer care.

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