#uterinecancer
Below you will find a variety of resources about gynecologic cancers (aka women’s cancers) that can provide more information for you or that special woman in your life. Pass it along!
American Cancer Society (ACS)
ACS provides families, friends, survivors, health information seekers, and health providers with easy to find and access information on cancer. ACS offers good general information on coping with cancer, getting support and other broad issue.
Telephone:1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345)
Cancer information specialists are available 24 hours a day to answer your
questions.
ACS website: http://www.cancer.org
Cancer Hope Network
Cancer Hope Network is a not-for-profit organization that provides free and confidential one-on-one support to cancer patients and their families. They provide support by matching cancer patients and/or family members with trained volunteers who have themselves undergone and recovered from a similar cancer experience. Through this matching process, they strive to provide support and hope, to help patients and family members look beyond their diagnosis, cope with treatment, and start living life to its fullest once again.
Telephone:1-877-HOPENET (1-877-467-3638)
Cancer Hope Network website: http://www.cancerhopenetwork.org
Conversations!
Conversations! The International Ovarian Cancer Connection is an organization for the support of those fighting ovarian cancer and other related illnesses. It functions on the national and international level to increase public and professional awareness and understanding of ovarian cancer and related illnesses, to advocate for increased research and funding for more effective diagnostics and treatment, and to provide tips for coping with the side effects of ovarian cancer and its treatment. This is the only national or international ovarian cancer organization which can provide multiple matches for women seeking to contact other ovarian cancer fighters with similar circumstances, such as geographic region, unusual cell type or treatment, age or stage at diagnosis, side effects, family situations, etc.
Conversations! website: http://www.ovarian-news.org
Gilda’s Club® Worldwide
Gilda’s Club® Worldwide works with communities to start and maintain local Gilda’s Clubs, which provide social and emotional support to cancer patients, their families, and friends. Gilda’s Club offers lectures, workshops, support and networking groups, special events, and children’s programs. Services are available in English and Spanish.
Telephone:1-888-GILDA-4-U (1-888-445-3248)
Gilda’s Club Worldwide website: http://www.gildasclub.org
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
This is a cancer information service that provides answers to your questions about cancer, informational materials, and other resources. Other topics include: cancer statistics, clinical trials, research programs and funding.
Cancer Information Service (toll-free)
Telephone: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
U.S. Residents may call CIS toll-free. CIS information specialists answer calls in English or Spanish from 9:00 am to 4:30pm local time.
TTY (for deaf and hard of hearing callers): 1-800-332-8615
NCI’s website: http://www.cancer.gov
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC)
The NOCC raises awareness about ovarian cancer and promotes education about this disease. They have a toll-free telephone number for information, referral, support, and education about ovarian cancer. They also offer support groups and educational materials.
Telephone:1-888-OVARIAN (1-888-682-7426)
NOCC website: http://www.ovarian.org
The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community is an international non-profit organization dedicated to providing free support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. Through participation in professionally led support groups, educational workshops, nutrition and exercise programs, and mind/body classes, people affected by cancer learn vital skills that enable them to regain control, reduce isolation, and restore hope regardless of the stage of their disease.
The Wellness Community website provides a wealth of information on gynecologic cancer, but in particular a wonderful educational site and web pamphlet titled “The Patient Active Guide to Living with Ovarian Cancer”.
Telephone:1-888-793-WELL (1-888-793-9355)
Wellness Community website: http://thewellnesscommunity.org
Women’s Cancer Network (WCN)
The WCN is an interactive website dedicated to informing women around the world about gynecologic cancer. Their goal is to assist women who have developed cancer, as well as their families, to understand more about the disease, learn about treatment options, and gain access to new or experimental therapies.
WCN website: http://www.wcn.org
Recommended Websites
American Cancer Society: http://cancer.org
Cancer Hope Network: http://www.cancerhopenetwork.org
chemocare.com: http://www.chemocare.com
Conversations!: http://www.ovarian-news.org
Gilda’s Club Worldwide: http://www.gildasclub.org
oncolink.com: http://www.oncolink.org
Medline Plus: http://www.medlineplus.gov
National Cancer Institute: http://www.cancer.gov
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition: http://www.ovarian.org
The Wellness Community: http://www.thewellnesscommunity.org
Women’s Cancer Network: http://www.wcn.org
Recommended Print Resources
Cervical Cancer
- “Cervical Cancer: What you can do to Protect Yourself” [National Cancer Institute]
- “What you Need to Know About Cervical Cancer” [National Cancer Institute]
Diet and Nutrition
- “Eating Hints: Before, During, and After Cancer Treatment” [National Cancer Institute]
- “Nutrition for the Person with Cancer during Treatment: A Guide for patients and families” [American Cancer Society]
Endometrial Cancer
- “Understanding Endometrial Cancer: A Woman’s Guide” [Gynecologic Cancer Foundation]
General
- “After Diagnosis: A Guide for Patients and Families” [American Cancer Society]
- “Implanted Ports: Patient information” [Bard Access Systems]
- “Understanding CA 125 Levels: A Guide for Ovarian Cancer Patients” [Gynecological Cancer Foundation]
Ovarian Cancer
- “Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome: A Patient’s Guide to risk assessment” [Myriad Genetic Laboratories]
- “Myths and Facts about Ovarian Cancer: What you need to know” [CMPMedica]
- “Ovarian Cancer Resource Guide for newly-diagnosed Women” [National Ovarian Cancer Coalition]
- “Ovarian Cancer Resource Guide for women with recurrent disease” [National Ovarian Cancer Coalition]
- “Ovarian Cancer: Treatment Guidelines for Patients” [American Cancer Society]
- “Understanding Tumor Markers in Ovarian Cancer” [Ortho Biotech]
- “What Everyone Should Know about Ovarian Cancer” [National Ovarian Cancer Coalition]
- “What You Need to Know about Ovarian Cancer” [National Cancer Institute]
Sexual Health
- “Facing Hysterectomy?” [da Vinci Surgery]
- “Sexuality for the Woman with Cancer” [American Cancer Society]
Treatment
- “Chemo Companion Pocket Guide: Tips and Wisdom to Prepare for your Chemo Journey” [Jean Sprengel, Purposeful Press LLC, 2009]
- “Chemotherapy and You—Support for People with Cancer” [National Cancer Institute]
- “Radiation Therapy and You— Support for People with Cancer” [National Cancer Institute]
- “Understanding Chemotherapy: A Guide for Patients and Families” [American Cancer Society]
Adapted from: “You and Chemotherapy” by Gynecology/Oncology Department at RHLCCC, 2004; “Comprehensive Resource Catalogue” by Hannah Badal, 2010.
