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General Cancer Information and Resources

 
 
 
 
 
 
Ovarian Cancer Facts and Information
What Is Ovarian Cancer? 
Information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
CDC’s Inside Knowledge Campaign (Johanna’s Law)
National Ovarian Cancer Network (Australia)
MD Anderson Cancer Center 
The Oncology Channel
The National Cancer Institute 
Low Malignant Potential Tumors 
Screening and Prevention
Ovarian Cancer Information and Links (Johns Hopkins)
General Resources for Gynecologic Cancer
Technical Explanation of Ovarian Cancer Grading and Staging (Virtual Hospital)
Ovarian Cancer Treatment Overview
General Information (Cancer Group Institute)
Imaging by Ultrasound
Abdominal Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
 

Finding a Cancer Specialist/Diagnosis
Women’s Cancer Network
National Cancer Institute: How to Find a Doctor 

Side Effects and Management
By My Side Cancer Treatment Guide
Cancerpage: Managing Side Effects
Chemotherapy Side Effects At A Glance
Foods to Help with Side Effects
Caring for Yourself During Cancer Treatment 
Managing Pain from Surgery
Medical Approaches to Pain Management
Sexual Issues (The Oncologist) 
Sexual Issues - National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (1-888-OVARIAN) “Ovarian Cancer: Sexuality and Intimacy”

Getting Help at Home
American Cancer Society: Managing Day to Day
National Cancer Institute: Transitional Care

Caregivers
Lotsa Helping Hands

Resources and Support (Cancer)
EyesOnThePrize.org Support for Gynecologic Cancer
Hystersisters
Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
Gilda’s Club (Patients With Cancer and Their Families)
Women’s Cancer Network
The Wellness Community
American Cancer Society - Locating Resources in Your Community
National Cancer Institute Coping Information
Cancercare 
Support Connection - Services for People Affected by Breast and Ovarian Cancer 
Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE)
SHARE - Self-Help for Women With Breast or Ovarian Cancer 
American Pain Society
American Pain Foundation 

Ovarian Cancer Societies and Support Networks
CancerCare
The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
Conversations - International Newsletter for Women With Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian Cancer Research Fund
Support Connection 
Association of Cancer Online Resources (ACOR)
Ovarian Cancer Canada

Chemotherapy Medications
Overview of Standard Therapies (Oncology Channel)
MedlinePlus

Financial and Legal Support
American Cancer Society
National Cancer Institute
The Patient Advocate Foundation 
The Patient’s Bill of Rights 
Taking Charge of Money Matters Course (ACS) 

Clinical Trials Information
Clinical Trial Facts (searchable)

Books, Tapes, Subscriptions & Software
Amazon Bookstore (Books, Tapes & Reviews) (search "gynecologic cancer")
HealthWorld Bookstore (Health Book Categories) (search “cancer therapies”)
MAMM Magazine, NY (Breast and Ovarian Cancer) 
 
Nutrition
Nutrition for Cancer Patients (American Cancer Society)
 
Free Publications
National Cancer Institute
Ovacome (UK)
 
General Links
MedicineNet Medical Reference 
US National Library of Medicine