Directory of Ovarian Resources

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Disease in which malignant cells form in the ovaries of the female. There are several types of Ovarian cancer: Ovarian epithelial cancer forms in the tissue that covers the ovary. Ovarian germ cell tumor forms in the germ (egg) cells of the ovary. And, the very rare Childhood Ovarian cancer. There is also a pre-cancerous condition that can form in the tissue covering the ovary.

Subcategories

• Carcinosarcoma
• Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor

Resources in This Category

• About.com: Ovarian Cancer

  http://womenshealth.about.com/cs/ovariancancer/a/ovarcansilkille.htm
  Discusses risks, diagnosis and treatment.

• ACOR: Ovarian Problems Discussion List

  http://listserv.acor.org/archives/ovarian.html
  Discussion group in an Email format.

• Blogspot: LI OCEANS

  http://lioceansnews.blogspot.com/
  The "Long Island Ovarian Cancer Education Advocacy Network" is aimed at increasing awareness. Presented in web-log format.

• Blogspot: Ovarian Cancer News

  http://ovariancancer.blogspot.com/
  Presents links and commentary to recent abstracts and news in a web-log format.

• Cancer Help.org UK: Ovarian Cancer

  http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-help/type/ovarian-cancer/
  Offers news and information about the risks, diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer.

• Cancer Research UK: Ovarian Cancer

  http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/type/ovarian-cancer/
  Factsheet including symptoms and causes, tests and treatment, living with ovarian cancer and current research.

• Conversations: The International Ovarian Cancer Connection

  http://www.ovarian-news.com/
  Support, information and a newsletter.

• eMedicine Health: Ovarian Cancer

  http://www.emedicinehealth.com/ovarian_cancer/article_em.htm
  Consumer health resource provides an overview of the condition including causes, symptoms and treatment.

• Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance

  http://www.gaovariancancer.org/
  Presents information about the condition and about the activities of this non-profit organization.

• Mayo Clinic: Ovarian Cancer

  http://www.mayoclinic.org/ovarian-cancer/index.html
  Addresses topics of treatment options including surgical procedures for advanced-stage disease.

• Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance

  http://mnovarian.org/
  Nonprofit organization founded by cancer survivors to support women with ovarian cancer, fund research on prevention and cure, and raise awareness. Information on ovarian cancer, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, newsletter.

• NHS Choices: Ovarian Cancer

  http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Cancer-of-the-ovary/
  Provides a short video and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

• Ovacome

  http://www.ovacome.org.uk/
  UK ovarian cancer support network. Profile, news, information and resources with real life stories.

• Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Oregon and Southwest Washington

  http://www.ovariancancerosw.org/
  Non-profit aims at promoting education, support, networking and advocacy. Located in Vancouver, Washington.

• Ovarian Cancer Canada

  http://www.ovariancanada.org/
  Registered charitable organization dedicated to fighting the condition.

• Ovarian Cancer National Alliance

  http://www.ovariancancer.org/
  Coalition of groups to a common purpose. Located in Washington, DC.

• Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation

  http://www.sandyovarian.org/
  Nonprofit organization dedicated to the early detection and improved treatment of ovarian cancer. Grants, events calendar.

• South Carolina Ovarian Cancer Foundation

  http://www.scovariancancer.org/
  Non-profit offers general information, support and a forum. Located in Greenville, South Carolina.

• Teal Talk

  https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/114260735594772317449
  Ovarian cancer resource that provides information, inspiration, and support through its message board and chat room.

• The Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research

  http://www.lynnecohenfoundation.org/
  Non-profit foundation that raises funds for cutting-edge medical research in the women's healthcare field.

• The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund

  http://www.ocrf.org/
  Charitable organization aimed at research and awareness. Includes educational materials, a hotline and fundraising products.

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