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The purpose of this information guide is to help patients newly diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer and their families to
find sources of information and support. This list is not meant to be comprehensive, but rather to provide starting
points for information seeking. The materials can be found at the Patient Education Resource Center (PERC) of the
University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center in room B1-361.
Last updated 12/06
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National Cancer Institute.
"What You Need to Know about
Ovarian Cancer".
NCCN. "Ovarian cancer: treatment
guidelines for patients". Version II, August 2004.
Allen, Jane E. "Ovarian Cancer: 2006 Progress Report".
MAMM; Vol. 38 No. 5, September/October 2006
(p. 31).
Dunn, Cathy. "Finding and Fighting Ovarian Cancer: to Catch a Thief". (Cure; Vol. 2, No. 4,
Winter 2003, p.21).
Markman, Maurie. "Get the Facts on Ovarian Cancer". (Coping Magazine; Vol. 17, No. 5,
September/October 2003, p.14).
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, Inc.
NOCC.
Sign up for the newsletter on the
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition site.
Conner, Kristine.
Ovarian Cancer: Your Guide to Taking Control. Sebastol, CA: O'Reilly & Associates,
2003.
Dizon, Don S. One Hundred Questions and Answers about Ovarian Cancer. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett
Publishers, 2004.
Hartman, Lynn C. Mayo Clinic Guide to Women's Cancers: Breast and Gynecologic Cancers.
Rochester, MN: Mayo Clinic, 2005.
Montz, Fredrick J.; Bristow, Robert E. Guide to Survivorship for Women with Ovarian Cancer.
Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2005.
Ovarian Cancer Interactive Tutorial at Medlineplus.gov
- Access at: www.medlineplus.gov
(NOTE: this link will open in a second browser window for your convenience)
- Click on: "Interactive Tutorials" and select from a list.
This slide show utilizes illustrations, sound, and animations to provide basic, easy-to-understand explanations
of the anatomy, diagnosis and treatment options of ovarian cancer. It is possible to turn on a voice over or
print a text version.
All About Ovarian Cancer
- Go to the American Cancer Society
(NOTE: this link will open in a second browser window for your convenience)
- Click on "Choose a Cancer Type"
- Select "Ovarian Cancer" from list and click "Go"
- Click on "All About Ovarian Cancer"
Overview of Ovarian Cancer and treatment options.
Gynecologic Cancer Information at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer
Center
National Ovarian Cancer Association
The site of this Canadian organization provides information on the diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer, as
well as physical and emotional aspects of living with ovarian cancer.
National Ovarian Cancer Resource Center
An interactive site that offers answers to Frequently Asked Questions, databases of clinical trials and
specialists, news and information.
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
Information for ovarian cancer survivors about living with ovarian cancer, support groups, new research and
advocacy.
EyesOnThePrize.org
A virtual community of gynecologic cancer survivors includes a database of questions answered by gynecologic
oncologists, a comprehensive list of relevant links, and survivors' stories.
Women's Cancer Network
Sponsored by the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation, this site provides news and information on gynecologic cancers.
From the National Cancer Institute
- Go to www.cancer.gov (NOTE: this
link will open in a second browser window for your convenience)
- Under "Cancer Topics" click on "Prevention, Genetics, Causes"
- Select "Ovarian Cancer: Prevention, Genetics, Causes"
OVARIAN is the e-mail discussion group for Ovarian
Cancer patients and families, hosted by the Association of Cancer Online Resources
ACOR.
SHARE: Self-help for Women with Breast or Ovarian Cancer
1501 Broadway, Suite 1720
New York, NY 10036
Toll-free: 1-866-891-2392
Phone: 212-719-0364
Fax: 212-869-3431
This list does not constitute an endorsement of the information contained in the resources. It is provided for
educational purposes only and are not intended for nor engaged in rendering medical advice or professional services.
The information provided through this list and its links should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health
problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care.
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