Ovarian Cancer Supports


To find an Ovarian Cancer Support group near you, go the Ovarian Cancer Canada Website
Ovarian Cancer Canada
Use this link to locate an Ovarian Cancer support group close to you, and other useful information. Or call toll-free 1.877.413.7970


Information Guides: By Your Side & Still By Your Side 
Ovarian Cancer Canada offers comprehensive guides to support and inform women who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. By Your Side is for those who have received a new diagnosis. Still By Your Side is specifically for women who are facing recurrence. Printed copies of these resources are provided free of charge across Canada. Electronic versions are also available.  To receive either guide, please contact Cailey Crawford, Ontario Regional Director at: ccrawford@ovariancanada.org or call toll-free 1 877 413-7970, ext 232.

Webinar Series
Ovarian Cancer Canada hosts informative webinars on a range of topics for women living with ovarian cancer and their family members. Webinars are one hour in duration and free for everyone in Canada. Recordings of past sessions can be found on the Ovarian Cancer Canada website: Webinar Series at Ovarian Cancer Canada

Electronic Newsletters
Ovarian Cancer Canada can send you its Seeds of Hope e-Newsletter and Ontario Regional Update e-Newsletter which provide information and links to the community of women and families living with ovarian cancer. If you would like to receive these emails, please contact Cailey Crawford, Ontario Regional Director at: ccrawford@ovariancanada.org or call toll-free 1 877 413-7970, ext 232.



Link to Website
Wellwood Gynecological Cancer Support Group Located in Hamilton - Wellwood is a community-based, non-profit organization which provides information, programs and peer support to people who have received a diagnosis of cancer, loved ones, caregivers and healthcare providers. Their goal is to provide women who are living with gynecological cancer (which includes cervical, gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD), primary peritoneal, ovarian, uterine/endometrial, vaginal and vulvar cancers) with a place to meet others with similar experiences in a setting of PRIVACY, RESPECT & COMMUNITY.Also available but not limited to: Meditation,YogaRestorative YogaQi GongTai Chi

Located in Burlington - The Wellness Program at Carpenter Hospice is for anyone living with cancer, and their caregivers. The goal of the program is to provide psychological, emotional, and practical support in a friendly and caring setting.

FREE Support Programs offered:
Aromatherapy MassageArt WorkshopsCoping Strategy WorkshopsMusic TherapyReflexologyReikiRestorative YogaResistance Circuit Training Exercise Program“Shared Experience” Outreach Program SocialsTherapeutic Touch


Located in Oakville - Wellspring Birmingham Gilgan House is a beautiful, warm and welcoming facility that offers a variety of supportive care programs, at no cost, for cancer patients and their families. Located in the heart of Oakville, this Centre is part of a network of Wellspring centres that provide emotional, psychological, restorative and educational support programs and services.

Free Support Programs offered but not limited to:


Look Good, Feel Better for those receiving chemotherapy or radiation
Healing Journey
Advanced Cancer Support Group
Peer Support
Reiki
Returning to Work
Speaker Series: Sexuality and Cancer (Women Only)
Therapeutic Touch
Yoga for Cancer Recovery
Yoga for Symptom Management

There are also many other programs offered from each of these providers, so take some time to explore their websites to discover what each has available for you.

Canadian Cancer Society - Halton Community Office
Located in Oakville, they provide a support matching program, outreach information and transportation to treatment.  Follow link for contact information. 

FacingCancer.ca
For everything ELSE you are going through with cancer. An online community where women with cancer and their supporters can gather experience on their cancer journey.

HAIR LOSS in Women.org
Hair loss is a very common, and troubling, side effect of cancer treatment. HLW is dedicated to educating and supporting women suffering from hair loss from a number of causes including, cancer and chemo therapy.  For further information and support, visit their website.

Fertile Future.ca
Fertile Future is a Canadian national non-profit organization that provides fertility preservation information and support services to cancer patients and oncology professionals. Each year, an estimated 10,000 young Canadians face a cancer diagnosis. Approximately 8,000 of them will win this battle. Without knowing the importance of fertility preservation prior to their treatment, many are left infertile with few options. Fertile Future aspires to change this reality for cancer patients. Our mission is to inform, educate and support cancer patients who are facing fertility-risking medical treatment, and oncology professionals who are providing this care. 


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