ovarian cancer resources
Below you will find an abbreviated list of resources that may be helpful in your journey, whether it is your own or someone you love. We also encourage you to visit our blog and write a post or comment and to contact other readers. If you have any listings you'd like to add, or if you're having trouble locating the appropriate resources, please contact us.
articles & periodicals
Turning Point: From the Women's Cancers Program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
WCP focuses new research on elusive ovarian cancer: Hide and Seek
Should I ask my doctor for an annual CA 125 blood test to check for early signs of ovarian cancer?
Ramping up research: A multipronged attack on ovarian cancer
Broken bones, the Pill, and ovarian cancer: Unexpected discovery may lower ovarian cancer risk
What every woman should know: New effort brings screening, information to the underserved
at-home care & services
awareness & information
United States Government's National Cancer Institute
Ovarian Cancer Awareness
American Cancer Society
Johanna's Law
Cancer.net
books & magazines
A Guide to Survivorship for Women with Ovarian Cancer by F.J. Montz, Robert E. Bristow and Paula J. Anasasia
Trials by Anne Sandstrom
100 Questions & Answers About Ovarian Cancer, Second Edition, by Don S. Dizon
Gilda's Disease: Sharing Personal Experiences and a Medical Perspective on Ovarian Cancer by Steven Piver
A Feather In My Wig: Ovarian Cancer Cured, Seventeen Years and Going Strong! by Barbara R. Van Billiard
No Time to Die: Living with Ovarian Cancer by Liz Tilberis
Ovarian Cancer Journeys: Survivors Share Their Stories To Help Others by Ayala Miron
Cure Magazine
Combining science with humanity, CURE makes cancer understandable
clinical trials
National Cancer Institute Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trials
This page updates periodically about government-registered clinical trials.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trials
Learn about trials through DFCI in the Boston area.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trials
A listing of trials endorsed by Memorial Sloan-Kettering in the New York Area.
The Mayo Clinic's Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trials
Covering a great expanse of topics, the Mayo Clinic's registered trials are listed here.
Clinical Trials Search Database
A listing of nationwide trials on ovarian cancer.
Far-Trials of Morphotek Clinical Trials
Offering a wide range of ongoing international clinical trials, specializing in ovarian cancer.
insurance advocacy & assistance
Ovarian Cancer Prescription Drug Financial Assistance Programs
support groups
Bald Is Beautiful
SHARE Cancer Support—Self-Help for Women with Breast and Ovarian Cancer
MD Anderson's Ovarian Cancer Support Group
DailyStrength—Online Ovarian Cancer Support
Look Good... Feel Better
Strength for Caring: A Place for Caregivers
Friends of Mel Foundation
wig suppliers & personal care
Look Good Feel Better
The Salon at 10 Newbury, Boston, MA
Surviving HairLoss
TLC Direct
Hats With Hair
Healing Threads
