Ovarian Cancer Advocacy, Education, and Support Groups

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Ovarian Cancer Advocacy, Education, and Support Groups

The following organizations provide a variety of programs, educational materials, and other forms of support for people with ovarian cancer, their family members, caregivers, and friends. However, remember that this is not an endorsement of these organizations and the information they provide. You should always discuss any questions or concerns you have with your health care provider.

American Cancer Society

http://www.cancer.org

1-800-ACS-2345

1-866-228-4327 for TTY

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a national organization working to eradicate cancer through research, advocacy, and service. Among its many services, the ACS has a call center that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to answer questions about cancer and link callers with resources in their communities.

FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered

http://www.facingourrisk.org

1-866-824-7475 (helpline), voicemail line 1-866-288-7475

FORCE is a support and information site for women at risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer due to family history BRCA genetic status. The website includes information about cancer, risk management, and finding health care.

National Cancer Institute

http://www.cancer.gov

1-800-422-6237

TTY: 1-800-332-8615

The NCI is a federal organization and a component of the National Institute of Health. The NCI’s National Cancer Program supports and conducts research and distributes cancer information. The website includes information about various cancer topics, research information, and cancer statistics. The website also includes a description of the NCI's initiative to eliminate cancer death and suffering by the year 2015.

Ovarian Cancer National Alliance

http://www.ovariancancer.org

This ovarian cancer alliance and website provide diagnosis and treatment information and news about advocacy campaigns. The website includes online research articles and information about upcoming conferences.

Oncolink

http://www.oncolink.org

Cancer specialists from the University of Pennsylvania founded Oncolink to provide cancer information to cancer patients, health care professionals, and the general public. The website includes information about various cancer topics, coping information, and an “Ask the Experts” section.

The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, Inc.

http://www.ocrf.org

1-800-873-9569

This organization and website provide information about ovarian cancer, research, and past and upcoming fundraising events.

Women’s Cancer Network

http://www.wcn.org

WCN informs women about cancers specific to them. The website includes cancer information, survivor stories, and a doctor locator tool.

This content was last modified on July 23, 2007 .

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