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CONVERSATIONS! The international newsletter for those fighting ovarian cancer
P.O. Box 7948
Amarillo, TX 79114-7948
806-355-2565
e-mail: CHMelancon@aol.com

This is a monthly newsletter written by an ovarian cancer survivor, reports on treatment options, clinical trials, coping skills, and early detection strategies. Offers humor, upbeat and upbeat tone. There is a networking service to match women in similar circumstances. The newsletter is part of non-profit Conversations: The International Ovarian Cancer Connection.

Gilda Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Elm & Carlton Streets
Buffalo, NY 14263
1-800-OVARIAN

This is a registry to track families with a history of ovarian cancer. It has a help-line, education, information and peer support for women with high risk (family history) of ovarian cancer. The Registry research goals are to identify new genes associated with familial ovarian cancer.

Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
401 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
1-800-444-4441
e-mail: gcf@sba.com

The GCF is a not-for-profit organization established by the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists to support ovarian cancer research, training of cancer specialists in laboratory research, and a variety of programs for patient education and public awareness of gynecologic cancers. Calls to 800-444-4441 will enable an individual to obtain a list of nearby specialists in gynecologic oncology, a nation-wide directory of all SGO members, and informational literature. The GCF also sponsors an interactive Web site called the Women's Cancer Network (www.wcn.org). It offers understandable medical information about gynecologic cancers, treatment options, and experimental therapeutic programs. By answering specific questions a woman will be told her risk for developing gynecologic and breast cancers and how to change those risks.

National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Information Service
1-800-4CANCER

The National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service is a national information and education network. It is a practical first stop for cancer patients. Trained information specialists provide information by telephone related to specific cancers, treatments, and coping strategies. Printed materials include What You Need to Know about Ovarian Cancer, lists of cancer centers and clinical trial information.

National Ovarian Cancer Association
620 University Avenue
Toronto, Canada M5G 2L7
416-971-9800
Canada Wide:877-413-7970
e-mail: noca@cancercare.on.ca

The National Ovarian Cancer Association, formerly Corinne Boyer Fund, a Canadian organization, is dedicated to overcoming ovarian cancer, providing leadership by supporting women living with the disease, building awareness in the general public, encouraging research into early detection, improved treatment and ultimately, a cure for this disease. Programs for education include two Web sites with resource information and a package for general information about ovarian cancer with the video "Listen to Whispers."

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
500 NE Spanish River Boulevard, Suite 14
Boca Raton, FL 33431
888-OVARIAN
e-mail: nocc@ovarian.org

National membership organization with state divisions. Informational packet contains information about a wide range of ovarian cancer issues and resources. Promotes awareness and education for the general public and medical community.

Office on Women's Health
200 Independence Ave., SW, Room 730B
Washington, DC 20201
202-690-7650

The OWH (within the US Department of Health and Human Services) provides national leadership in advancing women's health through public policy, research, service delivery, and education. The OWH develops, stimulates, and coordinates women's health research, health care services, and public and health professional education and training across the agencies of the Department of Health and Human Services. Programs include the Centers of Excellence in Women's Health. These centers provide integrated and comprehensive clinical services, including regular screening for breast and gynecological cancers, as well as research on women's health issues. The OWH also developed the National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC). This gateway to over 800 topics on women's health, including reproductive health, is accessible through the web site (www.4woman.gov) and the toll-free phone service (1-800-994-WOMAN).

Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
910 17th St. N.W., Suite 413
Washington DC 20006
202-311-1332
e-mail: ocna@ovariancancer.org

This national umbrella organization works to increase public and professional understanding of ovarian cancer, and to advocate for more effective diagnostics, treatments, and cure. Members include survivors and family members, local and national organizations and health care providers. Materials include awareness information and national policy issue papers. The Alliance sponsors an annual advocacy conference, and various training programs.

The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, Inc.
One Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 1610
New York, NY 10119
1-800-873-9569
e-mail: ocrf@hotmail.com

The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the formulation of early diagnostic treatment programs and research toward the ultimate conquest of ovarian cancer. As OCRF strives to find a cure, it also seeks to support patients and their loved ones in understanding this disease and its treatment as well as to raise public awareness and provide educational information, including resource materials and a free video about ovarian cancer.

Ovarian Plus International
Gynecologic Cancer Prevention Quarterly
P.O. Box 2831
Springfield, VA. 22152-0831
703-644-3162
e-mail: csinnex@yahoo.com

Newsletter with timely information about international research, diagnosis, and treatments for ovarian cancer and the other gynecologic cancers. It targets risk reduction, screening, early detection, psychosocial and policy issues. Addresses current events in the ovarian cancer community. Published by a journalist with a strong family history of ovarian cancer. Features a Medical Advisory Board of prominent ovarian cancer researchers, and articles by medical writers.

Society of Gynecologic Nurse Oncologist
6024 Welch Ave.
Ft. Worth, TX 76133
1-800-446-3180

The SGNO is an international organization of nurses and health professionals dedicated to the advancement of patient care, education, and research in the field of gynecologic oncology and women's health care.

Society of Gynecologic Oncologist
401 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
312-644-6610
e-mail: sgo@sba.com

The SGO is a professional organization of physicians who are specialists trained in the comprehensive management of women with cancers of the female reproductive tract. Gynecologic Oncologists are certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in obstetrics and gynecology and receive certification of special competence in gynecologic oncology, following an additional three to four years of training. Affiliate members of the SGO are specialists in radiation therapy, medical oncology or pathology who have particular interests and skills in gynecologic cancer care. The overall purpose of the SGO is to improve the care of women with gynecologic cancers and to raise the standards of practice in the treatment and prevention of gynecologic malignancies.

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