Ovarian Cancer Resources

The following resources can help you find the additional information and support you may need.  We also suggest speaking with a local social worker, nurse, or physician for resources in your community.

For financial help, order a free copy of our guide to finding national and local financial assistance for people with cancer and their loved ones: the Helping Hand Resource Guide: Financial Edition.

General Cancer Organizations

CancerCare

1-800-813-HOPE (4673), website: www.cancercare.org
Provides free professional support services to anyone affected by cancer including counseling, education, financial assistance and practical help and are provided by trained oncology social workers free of charge.

American Cancer Society

1-800-227-2345, website: www.cancer.org
Focuses on cancer research, education and advocacy; and provides patient and family support services, which vary by locality.

Gilda's Club

1-888-445-3248, website: www.gildasclub.org
Support and networking groups, lectures, workshops and social events are available for people with all kinds and stages of cancer.

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

1-800-422-6237, website: www.cancer.gov
Information specialists can answer questions about cancer and provide materials. The NCI website provides comprehensive information on cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, statistics, research, clinical trials and news.

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship

1-877-622-7937, website: www.canceradvocacy.org
Advocates for quality cancer care for all Americans and the empowerment of cancer survivors through federal policy initiatives.

Wellness Community

1-888-793-9355, website: www.thewellnesscommunity.org
Offers professionally led support groups, educational workshops and mind/body programs.

Ovarian Cancer Resources

CONVERSATIONS!

1-806-355-2565, website: www.ovarian-news.org
Raises awareness and understanding of ovarian cancer, advocates for increased research and funding for more effective diagnostics and treatment, and provides tips for coping.

EyesOnThePrize.org

website: www.eyesontheprize.org
Provides information and emotional support from the survivor's perspective to women with gynecologic cancers, their families and friends, and health care providers.

Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE)

1-866-824-7475, website: www.facingourrisk.org
Provides support to women who are at high risk for getting breast and ovarian cancers due to their family history and genetic status.

Gilda Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry

1-800-682-7426, website: www.ovariancancer.com
Collects data on the link between heredity and ovarian cancer. The organization also offers general counseling, support groups and assistance with genetic screening.

Gynecologic Cancer Foundation / Women's Cancer Network

1-800-444-4441, website: www.thegcf.org; www.wcn.org
Works to ensure public awareness of gynecologic cancer prevention, early diagnosis and proper treatment as well as to support research and training.

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition

1-888-682-7426, website: www.ovarian.org
Raises awareness about ovarian cancer and promotes education about the disease. Committed to improving the survival rate and quality of life for women with ovarian cancer.

Ovarian Cancer National Alliance

1-202-331-1332, website: www.ovariancancer.org
Works on a coordinated national effort to make ovarian cancer education, policy and research priorities of national policy makers and health care leaders.

SHARE: Self Help for Women with Breast or Ovarian Cancer

1-866-891-2392, website: www.sharecancersupport.org
Services include national hotlines to find local support and resources, New York City area survivor-led support groups, wellness programs, educational forums and advocacy activities.