Steps: Support for Living with Gynecologic Cancer

The Steps 1:1 Counseling program provides free professional counseling for anyone facing a gynecologic cancer diagnosis, including family members and caregivers. Our goal is to provide you with the space to process your diagnosis, understand your treatment, how to communicate with your family and healthcare team, and how to live well moving forward.

A hallmark of the program is matching each participant with a professional Gynecologic Cancer Counselor in their state. Together they will develop an education and support plan that meets each person’s specific needs. Some patients, for example, might need help adjusting to a new diagnosis and navigating the healthcare system. Others may want to discuss managing side effects or dealing with a difficult prognosis. Those off treatment may want to learn strategies that will help restore energy and reduce stress. Family dynamics and managing difficult emotions are other areas with which we can help.

Wherever people are in their cancer experience, Steps 1:1 Counseling offers expert support centered around each person’s evolving needs so they know they are never alone.

What to expect from Steps:

• Start by registering online or by speaking with our Director of Steps Psychoeducation.
• Professional gynecologic cancer psychoeducational counseling will begin. You’ll be matched with a Counselor and work together one-on-one. OCRA’s counselors are highly trained professionals with gynecologic cancer expertise.
• Sessions are conducted via phone or videoconference. Counselors follow up with education, referrals, and other resources that respond to your specific concerns.
• We are always here to help. OCRA’s Patient Support team is just a phone call away. Call 212-268-1002

Our goal is for you to feel supported and live well with gynecologic cancer.

Steps is currently available in the following states:

• California
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Florida
• Georgia
• Indiana
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• New Mexico
• New York
• Oregon
• Texas
• Virginia
• Washington DC
• Wisconsin

If Steps is not yet available in your state, you can sign up to be notified when it becomes available in your area.

Steps is led by licensed professional experts in gynecologic cancer psychoeducational support to provide accurate information to help you navigate through your diagnosis and beyond. OCRA is a trusted resource for information and support.

Steps offers free support for anyone diagnosed or impacted by gynecologic cancer to help improve coping and confidence. OCRA’s programs serve all people regardless of income, gender, or language.