Women diagnosed with ovarian cancer may benefit from genetic testing, tumor testing and targeted therapies. Results from testing may reveal new medical options or opportunities to participate in research.
If you have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, you have may questions about your medical care. We've compiled expert-reviewed resources to help you take steps to protect your own health and the health of your relatives. Click on each topic below to learn more. If you need additional guidance, please sign up for our Peer Navigation Program. You are not alone.
Brochure: The Genes Between Us
Brochure: Sharing Information with Family
Sample letter to family members
Video: Sharing Information with Children
Portal: Family History and Genealogy
Booklet: Talking about BRCA in your family tree
CDC: Let's Talk: Sharing Info About Your Family Cancer Risk (kognito.com)
Cancer treatment & fertility preservation
Assisted reproductive technology (ART)
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD)
Paying for fertility care & assisted reproductive technology
Video: Fertility and Parenting Issues for Survivors and Previvors
Video: Exploring Your Family Planning Options Through Assisted Reproduction
Join one of our Zoom community group meeting:
- Caregivers
- LGBTQIA
- Men
- Meetings in American Sign Language
- Meetings in Spanish
- People of Color
- Previvors
- Young Previvors
- Survivors
- Young Survivors
Attend a support meeting or event
Participate on our message boards
We offer a variety of options for support from trained volunteers and community members. Virtual and in-person support meetings, community forums and peer navigators assure that you are not alone.
These resources can help you prepare to communicate about your health history or genetic test results with relatives.
Learn about the laws that protect you from harm and improve your access to health care.
We provide resources and information to help keep you and your family safe from COVID-19.
We provide information and resources for managing the symptoms and effects of menopause with and without hormones.
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