General Cancer Links

American Cancer Society

http://www.cancer.org
800-ACS-2345 (800-227-2345)
ACS materials include books, brochures, and other materials on ovarian cancer and other cancers. Many are available in Spanish.

Cancer Care, Inc.

http://www.cancercare.org
800-813-4673
This organization helps provide emotional support, information, referral, and practical assistance to people with cancer. They provide a toll-free counseling line and teleconference programs.

National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Information Service

http://cancer.gov
800-4CANCER
Trained information specialists provide information by telephone and on-line on topics related to specific cancers, cancer treatments, and coping strategies.

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)

http://www.canceradvocacy.org
(877) 622-7937
This is a patient led organization that advocates on behalf of all cancer survivors.

Patient Advocate Foundation

http://www.patientadvocate.org
800-532-5274
This organization serves as a liaison between patients and their insurers, employers, or creditors to help resolve discrimination or debt crisis matters.

Cancer Support Community

http://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/
888-793-9355
This is a network of free psychological and social support for people with cancer.

Information about Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are available in many communities and medical centers. You can speak to your oncologist about this. The following contacts all contain useful information on clinical trials:
NCI: http://www.cancer.gov (800-4CANCER)
ACS: http://www.cancer.org  (800-ACS-2345)
WCN: http://www.foundationforwomenscancer.org  (800-444-4441)