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Staying Connected Online Support Groups Gynecologic cancer patients, survivors, family and friends are invited to join this free virtual support series, facilitated by OCRA’s Patient Support team. Groups meet weekly and monthly, and focus on a variety of topics. Advance registration is required.
Woman to Woman Peer Mentorship This free, unique support program connects gynecologic cancer patients with trained survivor volunteers who provide a listening ear, emotional support and mentoring. Available at select program sites, and as a virtual option, for all who apply.
OCRA Patient Support Line Need to talk? OCRA’s Patient Support team is just a phone call away. Call 212-268-1002 and they miss your call, someone will call you back within 24 hours.
Inspire Forum OCRA’s free online support forum though Inspire is a welcoming community of patients, survivors and others touched by ovarian cancer. Ask questions, find kinship with others who have experienced ovarian cancer, and more.
Additional Support Resources
CancerCare CancerCare provides a variety of support services for cancer patients and their caregivers, including one-on-one counseling and online support groups.
CaringBridge CaringBridge.org is a non-profit where you can create a personalized web site to share updates with your friends and family. The site allows you to keep a journal to share updates, create a planner to coordinate help from your friends, post photos and find encouragement.
Cancer Support Community The Cancer Support Community is an international nonprofit dedicated to providing support, education and hope to people affected by cancer.
ECANA ECANA provides information and support for African-American women affected by endometrial cancer.
The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) is a national organization committed to ensuring health equity for LGBTQIA+ patients as well equality for LGBTQIA+ health professionals. GLMA utilizes the scientific expertise of its diverse multidisciplinary membership to inform and drive advocacy, education, and research.
GCT Survivor Sisters! Facebook Group GCT Survivor Sisters is a “closed” Facebook group that is open to granulosa cell tumor survivors, as well as mothers and survivors of juvenile GCT.
Jasper Jasper is a digital app for your cancer care. Organize your schedule, track your medications and symptoms, and access cancer care coaching support.
Lotsa Helping Hands A place to coordinate meals and help for friends and family.
LiveStrong The LiveStrong Foundation provides a range of programs and resources for cancer survivors, including programs for navigating treatment, survivorship, fertility, and finances.
Más Allá Del Estrés: Latinas Contra Cancer From Latinas Contra Cancer, Más Allá Del Estrés is a 6-week support series held in Spanish for those in treatment or recovering from any type of cancer interested in learning tools such as mindfulness and stress relief. Though based in California, the organization runs this group virtually.
MyLifeLine.org Offered by Cancer Support Community in partnership with OCRA, create a free website to communicate with family and friends about your cancer treatment, ask for assistance and more.
Nancy’s List Nancy’s List was created by an ovarian cancer survivor. The extremely comprehensive site includes information links, book recommendations, essays, financial assistance resources, scholarship information, and academic advocacy links.
Out With Cancer: National LGBT Cancer Project From the National LGBT Cancer Project, Out With Cancer is an online support community for those navigating LGBT cancer survivorship and caregiving.
Ovarian Cancer Canada This Canadian association is dedicated to overcoming ovarian cancer, supporting women diagnosed with the disease, building awareness within both the public and healthcare industry, and funding research.
Ovacome This support network in the United Kingdom provides information and support for everyone affected by ovarian cancer.
Queering Cancer Queering Cancer is a Canada based website offering patient stories and information for LGBTQIA+ individuals with cancer and their loved ones. With an emphasis on inclusion, Queering Cancer is committed to transforming cancer care to better address the unique needs of LGBTQIA+ people impacted by cancer.
SHARE SHARE is a nationwide community that brings support, information and the benefit of experience to women of all ages, races, and backgrounds facing breast or ovarian cancer, and their caregivers. Free services include a helpline staffed by peers, support groups, seminars on the treatment of cancer and living with it, and dedicated support from someone who’s been there.
Sharsheret Sharsheret is a national not-for-profit organization supporting young Jewish women and their families facing breast and ovarian cancer. Sharsheret provides education, outreach, community action events, and 1:1 support. The Foundation has some helpful publications such as “Facing Ovarian Cancer as a Jewish Woman” and “From the Practical to the Spiritual.”
Steps Through OC Steps Through OC is a six-month program from The Clearity Foundation consisting of free professional counseling in tandem with education, referrals and other resources for women facing ovarian cancer, and their caregivers.
Support Connection Support Connection provides one-on-one counseling and other support services, all free of charge, to women dealing with ovarian cancer as well as their family and friends. The Peer Counselors on Support Connection’s staff are cancer survivors themselves. You can speak with a Peer Counselor via toll-free telephone at 800-532-4290, or reach out via email at this link.
Women’s Cancer Resource Center Though this organization is based in California, they offer online cancer support groups in Spanish and well as for African American/Black women with cancer.
Cancer Hope Network One on one mentor support available for caregivers and patients.
Caregiver Action Network (CAN) CAN offers resources and tools for caregivers in a variety of situations, including those who are new to being a caregiver, those who have been caregivers for a long time and those caring for a relative from a distance.
Help for Cancer Caregivers This website is a free tool developed for cancer caregivers to assess and manage their own health and wellness needs.
National Cancer Institute: Talking Time Information from NCI about how cancer can affect families, including children, spouses, parents and other family members.
Well Spouse Association The Well Spouse Association provides resources and support to people who are caring for a spouse with a chronic illness or disability.
Camps, Retreats and Wish Programs
A Fresh Chapter A Fresh Chapter empowers men and women to step beyond the label of cancer patient, survivor, or caregiver while giving back to communities at home and abroad. Offers 1-2 week volunteer experiences to help participants see that struggle is universal and it’s possible to heal, connect, and serve others while reclaiming your life.
Camp Braveheart Oncology camp for women with several programs a year (fee).
Kesem Free sleep-away camp for kids and teens who have a parent or guardian with cancer (or who have experienced the death of a parent or guardian to cancer).
Camp Koru Offers surfing and snowboarding retreats in Hawaii (surfing) and Mount Hood, Oregon (snowboarding) for people diagnosed with any cancer type or stage between the ages of 18 through 39. No prior experience snowboarding or surfing necessary.
Camp Mak-A-Dream Young adult and women adult retreat programs available whether newly diagnosed or long-term survivor.
First Descents First Descents offers young adult cancer fighters and survivors a free outdoor adventure experience designed to empower them to climb, paddle and surf beyond their diagnosis, defy their cancer, reclaim their lives and connect with others doing the same.
Harmony Hill Offers a 3-day retreat at no cost and weekend wellness workshops (for fee).
Mary’s Place by the Sea Mary’s Place by the Sea is a retreat in NJ that offers integrative therapies for healing. Available for women diagnosed with cancer.