About the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) Since its inception in 1995, the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) has been committed to raising awareness of ovarian cancer in communities across the country and to providing education, support and hope for women with ovarian cancer and their families. NOCC has established itself as an important national advocate for patients and families struggling with ovarian cancer. Committed volunteers continue to build chapters throughout the country and work together to advance NOCC’s education and awareness efforts. The Chapter network is the heart and soul of NOCC. It continues to grow and provides services in local communities throughout the nation. NOCC volunteers promote patient, public, and professional education, provide peer to peer emotional support, and conduct advocacy and awareness efforts. They organize events, sponsor educational programs, distribute literature and participate in NOCC’s speaker’s bureau.
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Programs
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NOCC 1-888-OVARIAN (1-888-682-7426) toll free information and help line -
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Publication and distribution of informational literature about the disease, its symptoms and risk factors, treatment and care issues, and community outreach to diverse populations and healthcare providers throughout the United States -
Availability of peer to peer support -
Special education and awareness projects -
Distribution of a national newsletter circulated to a grassroots national network of women living with ovarian cancer,families, friends, healthcare professionals, physicians, NOCC Chapters, supporters and the interested public -
Physician and health care professionals education through a Symptom Card program and Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs -
Aggressive September Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month national public information campaign and special public awareness and education projects
NOCC works with and has access to some of the nation’s leading medical professionals. NOCC is proud of its prestigious Medical Advisory Board that is comprised of highly qualified national experts who review all literature and material annually to insure that content is medically accurate and current.
NOCC is a resource for medical professionals. NOCC regularly hosts continuing education seminars for gynecologists, family physicians, internists and nurses to educate professionals about the risks, symptoms and diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer as well as disease management options.
NOCC is affiliated with many medical groups and societies. Some of the professional organizations that NOCC works with to help raise awareness about the disease include: the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, Gynecologic Cancer Foundation, Gynecologic Oncology Group, American College of Gynecologic Oncologists, the National Cancer Institute and the Society for Gynecologic Nurse Oncologists. NOCC also collaborates with many national cancer-related organizations including The Wellness Community and FORCE (Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered) to effectively broadcast ovarian cancer information to the largest audience possible.
NOCC is an established media resource. Successful outreach efforts have positioned NOCC as a media resource to speak about the consumer and patient perspective of ovarian cancer. NOCC has reached millions of U.S. readers since September 1998. Recent articles that reference NOCC have appeared in such publications as the Ladies Home Journal, Women’s Day, Family Circle, Redbook Magazine, the New York Times, The Cancer Letter, American Health Advocate, MAMM magazine and community newspapers throughout the country.
NOCC works to obtain more funding for patient, public and professional education. NOCC has successfully nominated consumer liaisons to the National Cancer Institute CARRA program, the Department of Defense, WebMD Consumer Advisory Panel and the California Cancer Research Program. Since 1998 NOCC has helped facilitate numerous state, county and municipal resolutions for ovarian cancer awareness.
How Can I Get Involved With NOCC?
NOCC invites all people with an interest in raising awareness about ovarian cancer to join its membership. There are no required membership dues, although financial donations starting at $25, in-kind services or volunteer hours are appreciated. We can help women be diagnosed earlier by coming together as a strong force of women survivors with a voice. Ovarian Cancer . . .It Whispers, So Listen! |