The people closest to you are often the ones who can provide unconditional love and support. Sometimes, however, talking to the people closest to you about cancer can be difficult. The American Cancer Society has some great advice for talking with family and friends.
These can include one-on-one counseling, group counseling, or online support groups. If you are interested in joining a support group, ask your health care team to connect you with one that meets your specific needs, or check out the resources below for more information.
At times, the best people to lean on for information are the medical professionals who have the experience to help. Become familiar with all of the people who are part of your treatment team.
For some, spirituality offers comfort and strength, and a spiritual leader can be a great source of support.
FORCE is a national nonprofit organization devoted to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. FORCE provides support, education, advocacy, awareness, and research specific to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, and has programs to help anyone with a BRCA mutation or a family history of cancer.
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The mission of the NOCC is to fight tirelessly to prevent and cure ovarian cancer and to improve the quality of life for survivors. The NOCC offers many ways to connect through its Web site and social media channels.
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OCRFA is a powerful voice for everyone touched by ovarian cancer. This organization connects survivors, women at risk, caregivers, and health care providers with the resources they need, and funds scientific research. As the largest global organization dedicated to advancing ovarian cancer research, OCRFA ensures that ovarian cancer is a priority for lawmakers and agencies throughout the country.
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The ACS is a great source of information about cancer, research, advocacy, and community programs. The ACS also provides professional support services for people with cancer, caregivers, children, and loved ones.
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The CDC offers comprehensive, credible, and reliable information on a range of health issues. In collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health, the CDC established the “Inside Knowledge: Get the Facts About Gynecologic Cancer” campaign to raise awareness of gynecologic cancers, including ovarian cancer.
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The NCI is the federal government's principal agency for cancer research and training. In coordination with the National Cancer Program, the NCI conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs that address the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer; rehabilitation from cancer; and the continuing care of patients and their families.
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Written by experts in the field, this book offers practical answers to your cancer-related questions. Whether you’re new to ovarian cancer or you’re a family member looking to learn more, 100 Questions & Answers provides comprehensive information about treatment, quality of life, sources of support, and more. Please note that AstraZeneca sponsored this book.
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