Counseling

We've partnered with L'Oréal Paris and Ovarian Cancer Research Fund to provide a dedicated telephone counseling and referral service for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer. To speak with a professional oncology social worker, call 877‑OV‑HOPE‑1 (877‑684‑6731). Learn more about counseling.

Financial Assistance

Find resources and support to manage your financial concerns. Limited assistance from CancerCare is available to eligible families for cancer-related costs.

Support Groups

Connect with others in our free support groups led by oncology social workers.

Face-to-Face

• Inspire: A Support Group for Women with Gynecologic Cancers (New Jersey)

Online

• Ovarian Cancer Patient Support Group

Telephone

• Ovarian Cancer Patient Support Group

Community Programs

If you live in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut, learn about and view the full calendar of our free community programs.

Connect^® Education Workshops

Listen in by telephone or online as leading experts in oncology provide up-to-date information about cancer-related issues in one-hour workshops. Podcasts are also available.

Upcoming Workshops

Ovarian Cancer

• Medical Update on Ovarian Cancer, Mar 6, 2012

General Topics

• The Importance of Taking Your Pills on Schedule: Understanding Adherence, Mar 8, 2012
• Using Mind/Body Techniques to Cope with the Stress of Survivorship, Apr 24, 2012
• Planning Your Comfort and Care at End of Life, May 10, 2012
• View all general upcoming workshops...

Podcasts

Ovarian Cancer

• Ovarian Cancer: Treatment Options and Current Perspectives
• Medical Update on Ovarian Cancer

General Topics

• Managing the Costs of Living With Cancer
• Taking Your Pills on Schedule—Adherence: Sharing Responsibility for Your Care
• Nutrition, Physical Activity and You: A Guide for People Living With Cancer
• View all general workshop podcasts...

Publications

Read or order our free Connect booklets and fact sheets offering easy-to-read information about the latest cancer treatments, managing side effects, and coping with cancer.

Ovarian Cancer

• Medical Update on Ovarian Cancer
• Your Guide to the Latest Cancer Research and Treatments: Highlights from 2011 Annual Meeting of ASCO

General Topics

• Caregiving for Your Loved One With Cancer
• Coping With Cancer: Tools to Help You Live
• Communicating With Your Health Care Team
• Helping Children When a Family Member Has Cancer
• Understanding and Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects
• If You've Just Been Diagnosed
• Caring Advice for Caregivers: How Can You Help Yourself?
• Finding Resources in Your Community
• Sources of Financial Assistance
• “What Can I Say to a Newly Diagnosed Loved One?”

Ask CancerCare

Every month, featured experts answer your questions about coping with cancer. View all questions and answers.

Ovarian Cancer

• I was diagnosed a few years ago with ovarian cancer and have finished my treatment, but now I'm afraid of recurrence. Is this normal?
• I've been diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer and I'd like to connect with others who are also in an advanced stage. Where should I look?