Resources For Newly Diagnosed
Help With Understanding Your Diagnosis
Being diagnosed with ovarian cancer is scary and disorienting. Your world changes in an instant and many women don’t know what to do or where to turn. Below are some resources to help women understand their diagnoses and find more information about the disease.
The Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance offers an oncology social worker who is available Monday – Friday, at 212-268-1002. If she is not available when you call, they say you will get a call back within 24 hours. For more information, check out their website: https://ocrahope.org/patients/just-diagnosed/
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition also offers many resources for women newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer. You can go to their website for more information: https://ovarian.org/find-support/newly-diagnosed/
The American Cancer Society has a 24 hour 7 day a week cancer helpline. You can call them at 1-800-227-2345, or go to their website for more information and services: https://www.cancer.org/about-us/what-we-do/providing-support.html
Another great resource is The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Animated Patient’s Guide to Ovarian Cancer:
“This guide provides you with the basics of ovarian cancer, treatment, and other helpful topics. This resource provides you with easy-to-understand animated videos, expert interviews, patient interviews, slide shows, and downloadable resources. Whether you are visiting to learn more about ovarian cancer, or using it to understand your diagnosis better, we hope you find it helpful. You will find expert advice to help you discuss key issues with your health care provider and make important decisions related to care.” Read more>