Ovarian Cancer

American Cancer Society: Learn About Ovarian Cancer - The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. To learn about ovarian cancer, click on "Choose a cancer topic", scroll down, and highlight the specific cancer type.

Cancerbackup: Ovarian Cancer Information Centre - Cancerbackup's mission is to give cancer patients and their families the up-to-date information, practical advice and support they need to reduce the fear and uncertainty of cancer. Here you’ll find information on the causes, diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer.

Cancer.Net: Ovarian Cancer - This is the patient information Web site of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). It is designed to help patients and families make informed health-care decisions.
Also in Spanish.

Gynecologic Cancer Foundation - This organization develops and presents educational programs for women who have or are at risk of developing a gynecologic cancer. Click on publications to view a number of informative brochures. You will require an Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing.

HealthyNJ: Ovarian Cancer - HealthyNJ is a product of the University Libraries at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Here you will find links to breast cancer information as well as links to chat rooms, message groups and sites in New Jersey.
Also in Spanish.

MayoClinic: Ovarian Cancer - This site provides access to the experience and knowledge of the more than 2,000 physicians and scientists of Mayo Clinic. You will find basic information on ovarian cancer here.

MedlinePlus: Ovarian Cancer - Developed by the National Library of Medicine,
this consumer health site directs the user to selected online resources on many common diseases, conditions, and concerns.
Also in Spanish.

MedlinePlus Interactive Tutorial: Ovarian Cancer - This interactive video is from the Patient Education Institute. Using animated graphics, each tutorial explains the subject in easy-to-read language. You can also listen to the tutorial. Note: These tutorials require a special Flash plug-in, version 4 or above. If you do not have Flash, you will be prompted to obtain a free download of the software before you start the tutorial.

National Cancer Institute: Ovarian Cancer - This government site will provide you with information on treatment, clinical trials and research.

National Comprehensive Cancer Network: Ovarian Cancer Treatment Guidelines for Patients - The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), an alliance of 19 of the world's leading cancer centers, is an authoritative source of information to help patients and health professionals make informed decisions about cancer care.
Also in Spanish.

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition - The mission of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition is to raise awareness about ovarian cancer and to promote education about this disease. You'll find a wealth of information at this site including a medical profiler and breaking news reports.

OncoLink: Ovarian Cancer - OncoLink was founded in 1994 by Penn cancer specialists with a mission to help cancer patients, families, health care professionals and the general public get accurate cancer-related information at no charge. Find out about risk and prevention, screening, and treatment options at this site.

Ovarian Cancer National Alliance - Leaders from seven ovarian cancer groups joined forces to form the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. To enter this site, you will need to choose from newly diagnoses, survivors or general interest.

The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund - The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) is a not-for-profit organization devoted to the formulation of early diagnostic treatment programs and research towards the ultimate conquest of ovarian cancer. Learn about ovarian cancer and read survivor stories here.

Women's Cancer Network - This is an interactive Web site dedicated to informing women around the world about gynecologic cancer.

January 2008