Ovarian CancerOvarian Cancer Patient Advocacy Organizations
There are a number of excellent organizations providing resources and support to you as a patient with ovarian cancer or a caregiver.
Web Exclusives – December 4, 2019 Many excellent organizations provide resources and support to the ovarian cancer community. These organizations are patient-centric and are committed to breaking down barriers to care for patients and caregivers, and strive to guide patients through their entire cancer care journey, from newly diagnosed patients to survivors.
The following are a number of excellent organizations providing resources and support to you as a patient with ovarian cancer or a caregiver.
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FDA Approvals, News & UpdatesOvarian CancerWomen with advanced ovarian cancer now have a new once-daily treatment option. In April 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Zejula (niraparib) for the maintenance treatment of all women with advanced ovarian cancer (including epithelial cancer, fallopian tube cancer, and primary peritoneal cancer) who have responded well to first-line chemotherapy. Maintenance therapy is the treatment of cancer with medication, typically following a first round of treatment (in this case, platinum-based chemotherapy).
Ovarian CancerHere are the drugs and financial support services available to patients receiving treatment for Ovarian Cancer.
Ovarian CancerSurvivorshipDiagnosed with ovarian cancer at age 3, Tiffany R. Easley learned the power of owning one’s story, detailing her powerful “SOAR” survivor mindset.
Ovarian CancerSurvivorshipAnnette McElhiney, PhD, notes the psychosocial needs of patients with cancer, survivors, and caregivers. As an ovarian cancer survivor, she describes the help provided by the recently launched “Steps Through Ovarian Cancer” program.
Last modified: October 13, 2020
