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Education and Awareness
The Ovarian Cancer Orange County Alliance (OCOCA), formerly known as The Orange County Ovarian Cancer Coalition. OCOCA is comprised of Ovarian Cancer survivors, friends and family members who have been touched by Ovarian Cancer, and medical and health care professionals. We truly understand what hearing the words “You have Ovarian Cancer” means. We are an all-volunteer organization and serve as a non-profit advocacy group.
http://www.ovarianoc.org/index2.html
National Cancer Institute. The National Cancer Institute coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.
http://www.cancer.gov
Gynecologic Cancer Foundation. The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation (GCF) was established by the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO) in 1991 as a not-for-profit charitable organization to develop and present educational programs for women who have or are at risk of developing a gynecologic cancer.
http://www.thegcf.org/whatsnew/default.htm
Cancer and Careers. Cancer and Careers is committed to changing the face of cancer in the workplace by providing a comprehensive website, free publications, and a series of support groups and educational seminars for employees with cancer.
http://www.cancerandcareers.org
Support
The Ovarian Cancer Orange County Alliance (OCOCA), formerly known as The Orange County Ovarian Cancer Coalition. OCOCA is comprised of Ovarian Cancer survivors, friends and family members who have been touched by Ovarian Cancer, and medical and health care professionals. We truly understand what hearing the words “You have Ovarian Cancer” means. We are an all-volunteer organization and serve as a non-profit advocacy group.
http://www.ovarianoc.org/index2.html
Women's Cancer Network. The mission of the Women's Cancer Network is to keep women informed and to enable them to be their own health advocates. The WCN is an interactive web site dedicated to informing women around the world about gynecologic cancer. Our goal is to assist women who have developed cancer, as well as their families, to understand more about the disease, learn about treatment options, and gain access to new or experimental therapies.
http://www.wcn.org
Cancer Care, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved. CancerCare programs – including counseling, education, financial assistance and practical help – are provided by trained oncology social workers and are completely free of charge. Founded in 1944, CancerCare now provides individual help to more than 91,000 people each year, in addition to the 1.6 million people who gain information and resources from its website.
http://www.cancercare.org
Eyes On The Prize, a web community created to provide you with information, shared experience, resources, support and company as you run your race with gynecologic cancer. EyesOnThePrize.org, a web community created to provide you with information, shared experience, resources, support and company as you run your race with gynecologic cancer.
http://www.eyesontheprize.org
Cancer and Careers. Work life doesn't stop once you've been diagnosed with cancer. Many women have to--and want to--work during and after treatment. Cancer and Careers offers information and tools to help working women manage their battle with cancer as effectively as they manage the rest of their lives.
http://www.cancerandcareers.org
Lynnette Wilhardt, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.
Specialist in Psycho-Social Oncology Counseling
714-432-7944
Find a Clinical Trial
National Cancer Institute The National Cancer Institute coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.
http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials
Clinical Trials Gov ClinicalTrials.gov provides regularly updated information about federally and privately supported clinical research in human volunteers. ClinicalTrials.gov gives you information about a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details. The information provided on ClinicalTrials.gov should be used in conjunction with advice from health care professionals.
http://clinicaltrials.gov
Chemotherapy InformationWelcome to Chemocare.com, Scott Hamilton’s new website designed to provide the latest information about chemotherapy to patients and their families, caregivers and friends.
http://www.chemocare.com
You're not alone. Let us help. When cancer treatment includes chemotherapy, patients have many questions. For the information and support that you will need, start our journey here.
http://www.chemotherapy.com
Chemotherapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment
A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment. Chemotherapy and You is written for you - someone who is about to receive or is now receiving chemotherapy for cancer. Your family, friends, and others close to you may also want to read this book. This book is a guide you can refer to throughout your chemotherapy treatment. It includes facts about chemotherapy and its side effects and also highlights ways you can care for yourself before, during, and after treatment.
http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/chemotherapy-and-you
Chemotherapy: The Basics
The latest news on cancer treatment, cancer research, oncology advances, and cancer clinical trials.
http://www.oncolink.com/treatment/article.cfm?c=2&s=9&id=319
Beauty
Hats, Scarves and More
Welcome to Hats, Scarves and More--quality head coverings for women, men, teens and children with hair loss due to cancer, chemotherapy, alopecia, trichotillomania, lupus and other medical conditions.
http://www.hatsscarvesandmore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc
The Look Good…Feel Better
Look Good. . .Feel Better offers a free program that helps improve the self-image, appearance, and quality of life of people undergoing cancer treatment by teaching beauty techniques to help them cope with the appearance related consequences of cancer treatment and restore their appearance and self-confidence through active learning in group, one-on-one, or self help situations.
http://www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org
Jenny’s Wig Center
384 S. Tustin Ave.
Orange, CA 92866
714-771-3883
Genevieve’s Wigs
369 E. 17th Unit # 2
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949-548-7173
World of Wigs
World of Wigs has over 45 years of experience in the hair industry and is one of largest retail outlets in California. Licensed professional cosmetologists are on staff to style your wigs as you desire.
http://www.worldofwigs.com
Headcovers Unlimited offers a large variety of affordable hats, wigs, turbans, scarves, eyebrows, eyelashes, head wraps and sleep caps for women, men and children who are experiencing hair loss as a result of treatments. Founded by a breast cancer survivor, all products were developed to meet the unique needs of cancer patients.
http://www.headcovers.com
Sylvia’s Wigs & Accessories
2612 S. Bristol St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
714-545-1307
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