Monday Email 09.09.02
Ovarian Cancer
September is ovarian cancer awareness month. According to
the American Cancer Society it accounts for 4% of all cancers yet it is one
of the most deadly because almost 70% of women are not diagnosed until the advanced
stages. Increasing the knowledge about ovarian cancer is one way to make it
less lethal. For more information consult the following websites:
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Coalition started by a patient - the country's first comprehensive organization
providing awareness and education about ovarian cancer
Excellent website with many well written resources
Info on clinical trials, breaking news and how to find a gynecologic oncologist
www.ovarian.org
Women's Cancer Network
Sponsored by the gynecologic cancer foundation and formed by the informatics
committee of the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists
Confidential interactive survey on your risks
Informative brochures in printable PDF format
http://www.wcn.org/default.asp
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
Sponsored by a consortium of ovarian cancer groups across the country
Information on their yearly advocacy conference
Organized by sections called newly diagnosed, general interest and survivors
http://www.ovariancancer.org/index.html
National Ovarian Cancer Association
National Canadian organization started by the spouse of a patient in 1999
Tool and suggestions on how to build awareness
Good site for support and awareness information but be make sure to look for
a source of the medical information
http://www.ovariancanada.org/index.php
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