Resources
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center www.fhcrc.org
Fred Hutchinson Center Research Center is one of Seattle Cancer Care Alliance’s three parent organizations. It has an international reputation for its leading-edge cancer research.
American Cancer Society www.cancer.org
Specific information about ovarian cancer from our nation-wide, community-based health organization.
Gilda's Club Seattle www.gildasclubseattle.org
A nonprofit organization named for Gilda Radner, the comedian who died of ovarian cancer, offers a number of services to people with cancer and their families and friends. These include support and networking groups, lectures, workshops and social events. The Seattle club, located at 1400 Broadway, has a monthly networking group for women with gynecologic cancers, and another group for people who are living with cancer as a chronic illness. Check with the club by phone or on the web site for dates and times. (206) 709-1400.
Gynecologic Cancer Foundation www.thegcf.org
An organization dedicated to ensure public awareness of gynecologic cancer prevention, early diagnosis and proper treatment, and to support research and training. Was established by the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO) in 1991 as a not-for profit charitable organization to raise funds to support philanthropic programs to benefit women who have, or who are at risk for, developing a gynecologic cancer. A number of educational brochures are available through the GCF web site, on topics such as "Renewing Intimacy and Sexuality After Gynecological Cancer" and " Beating the Odds."
National Cancer Institute www.cancer.gov
The Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network www.nccn.org
Has a treatment guidelines section for women with ovarian cancer.
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition www.ovarian.org
The leading ovarian cancer public information and education organization in the United States.
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance www.ovariancancer.org
Has a well-organized, informative web site that is divided into sections for "newly diagnosed," "survivors" and "general interest."
Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, (OCRF) www.ocrf.org
Is a non-profit organization and funding group devoted to the formulation of early diagnostic treatment programs and research towards the ultimate conquest of ovarian cancer.
Ovarian Problem Discussion List www.acor.org
Is an e-mail support group for ovarian cancer survivors. Sign up by visiting www.acor.org , or send an e-mail to listserv@listserv.acor.org. In the message area of your message, type "subscribe ovarian" followed by your first and last name.
Women's Cancer Network www.wcn.org
Developed by the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation and Cancer Source for women and their families. This is an interactive web site dedicated to informing women around the world about gynecologic cancer. The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation (GCF) and CancerSource developed the Women's Cancer Network with an unrestricted educational grant provided by Bristol-Myers Squibb Oncology.