Resources

National, State and Local cancer resources

There are many organizations providing resources for individuals and families dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Below is a limited selection of those that have proven to be useful. Please let us know if you have found a resource that you think would be helpful to add to the list.

COLORADO CONNECTIONS

Colorado Cancer Resource Guide - www.ccrgonline.org                                           Statewide resource list for cancer support.

Colorado Cancer Coalition - www.coloradocancercoalition.org
Organizations and individuals with interest in the prevention and control of cancer in Colorado.

University of Colorado Hospital Cancer Resource Center - www.uccc.info
National Cancer Institute (NCI) - designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, committed to research, clinical services, prevention and control.

Swedish Medical Center - www.swedishhospital.com
Gynecologic oncology program with gynecologic oncologists on staff and COCA-sponsored ovarian cancer support groups.

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers - www.rockymountaincancercenters.org
Comprehensive cancer care with 20 locations throughout Colorado.

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers Foundation - www.rmccf.org
Provides financial assistance for day-to-day living expenses for Colorado cancer patients. 

Cheryl Shackelford Foundation - www.csfovarian.org
Free patient comfort kits to any woman in Colorado who is diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

Summit Cancer Exercise Program - www.summitcancersolutions.org
Guided exercise program for people living with cancer.

Lifespark Cancer Resources - www.lifesparknow.org
Matching Reiki and Healing Touch providers with individuals with cancer.

Healthlinks Clinic - www.healthlinksclinic.com
A premiere Boulder-based rehab clinic focused on helping people recover from illness and injury.

Boulder Center for Cancer Survivorship - www.avantitherapy.com
Provides therapeutic exercise, symptom management and nutritional guidance to individuals who are currently undergoing treatment for a cancer diagnosis as well as those who have completed their treatment.

Cancer Support Community Colorado - www.cancersupportcolorado.org
We are the Colorado affiliate of Cancer Support Community , an international nonprofit organization whose mission is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.

YES - Young Empowered Survivors - www.youngempowered.org
For young women diagnosed with cancer before the age of 45.

Kids Alive - www.kidsalivecolorado.org
Monthly activities & support for kids of parents with cancer.

Another Pair of Hands - www.jewishfamilyservice.org
Homemaker services program for people battling cancer.

Cleaning for a Reason - www.cleaningforareason.org
This non-profit offers free professional housecleaning and maid services to improve the lives of women undergoing treatment for cancer - any type of cancer.

Project Angel Heart - www.projectangelheart.org
Provide nutritious, home-delivered meals with care and compassion for people living with cancer.

The Raymond Wentz Foundation - www.raymondwentz.org
Mission is to generate hope by lessening the daily financial struggles experienced by cancer patients in our community. Provides financial support for patients during cancer treatment.

People House - www.peoplehouse.org
People House, in west Denver, offers affordable and professional counseling services to the Denver Metro community, in addition various free community programs.

The UCDHSC Student and Community Counseling Center - www.cudenver.edu
The CU-Denver Student and Community Counseling Center provides counseling services to the CU-Denver student body as well as the Denver Metro community.

Oncology Rehab - Hollie Neujahr, PT, DPT, CLT  oncologyrehab.netHelping patients recovering from gynecological cancers who have problems following treatment with urinary incontinence, painful intercourse, constipation, fecal incontinence, lower extremity swelling, or other pelvic floor related symptoms. (720) 306-8261

Ani's Hope Cancer Support Group - Ani's Hope Cancer Support Group.pdf
A drop-in, general cancer support group for men and women of all ages who are affected by any type or stage of cancer. Meets in Boulder.

Mary E. Freivogel, MS, CGC   www.invisionsallyjobe.com
Certified Genetic Counselor
Manager, Risk Assessment & Prevention Program, Invision Sally Jobe
Office 720.493.3226 - Fax 303.741.4813 - mary.freivogel@riaco.com

Cancer Information Counseling Line (CICL) - www.amc.org
The CICL provides emotional support, up-to-date medical information and resource referrals through brief, professional counseling. This toll-free, national service is funded by the AMC Cancer Fund and housed at the University of Colorado Cancer Center.

NATIONAL CONNECTIONS

Ovarian Cancer National Alliance (OCNA) - www.ovariancancer.org
Conquering ovarian cancer by uniting individuals and organizations in a national movement.

OCNA Support Community - www.inspire.com/groups/ovarian-cancer-national-alliance/
The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Support Community connects patients, families, friends and caregivers for support and inspiration.

Ovarian Problems Discussion List - www.acor.org
Online digest email discussion list on ovarian cancer.

Cancer Care, Inc. - www.cancercare.org
Online resources including telephone workshops on ovca research.

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition - www.ovarian.org
Raising awareness and promoting education about ovarian cancer.

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - www.mdanderson.org
Integrated programs in cancer treatment, clinical trials, education programs and cancer prevention - second opinion resource for ovarian cancer.

CarePages - www.carepages.com
An online resource that provides free personal websites that help keep everyone informed and coordinated in caring.

Caring Bridge - www.caringbridge.com
Another online resource that provides free, personalized websites that connect family and friends during a serious health event.

MyLifeLine - www.mylifeline.org
Offering free, personal websites to empower cancer patients and caregivers to build an online community of family and friends that fosters connection, inspiration, and healing. Founded by an ovarian cancer survivor.

Cancer Support Community - www.thewellnesscommunity.org
An international nonprofit organization whose mission is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. Online support, public discussion boards, resources for wellness. Has Colorado affiliate, see above.

Camp Mak-A-Dream - www.campdream.org
Annual summer retreats in Montana for women with ovarian cancer.

CONVERSATIONS! Newsletter -  www.ovarian-news.org
The International Newsletter for Those Fighting Ovarian Cancer.

Healing Journeys - www.healingjourneys.org
Free "Cancer as a Turning Point" Conferences.

FORCE: Facing Our Risk Of Cancer Empowered - www.facingourrisk.org
For women with increased risk of cancer due to family history and genetic BRCA status.

The Gilda Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry - www.ovariancancer.com
Research and info on causes of familial ovarian cancer.

SHARE Cancer Support - www.sharecancersupport.org
Self-help for women with breast or ovarian cancer.

Gynecologic Cancer Foundation - www.thegcf.org
Workshops, educational presentations and information on ovarian cancer.

Women's Cancer Network - www.wcn.org
Developed by the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation for women & their families.

National Cancer Institute - Financial Assistance Resources - https://cissecure.nci.nih.gov Lists financial assistance resources for patients and families.        

Ovarian Cancer Research Fund - www.ocrf.org
Formulating an early diagnostic program and seeking a cure for ovarian cancer.

Cancer Hope Network - www.cancerhopenetwork.org
Provide free, confidential, one-on-one support to people with cancer and their families.

Hope for Two - The Pregnant with Cancer Network - www.pregnantwithcancer.org
Provides information, support and hope for women diagnosed with cancer while pregnant.

Cancer Buddies Network - www.cancerbuddynetwork.net
A free online service for connecting with others going through a similar cancer experience.

National Coalition of Cancer Survivorship - www.canceradvocacy.org
Provide a "cancer survivor toolbox" to develop skills for facing the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.

American Bar Association Consumer's Toolkit - www.abanet.org/aging/toolkit
Good advance planning for health care decisions is about values, priorities, the meaning of one's life, and quality of life. To help you in this process, this tool kit contains a variety of self-help worksheets, suggestions, and resources.

People Living with Cancer - www.plwc.org
Oncologist approved cancer information.

National Cancer Institute - www.cancer.gov
U.S. National Institutes of Health comprehensive website.

American Cancer Society - www.cancer.org
Comprehensive website with facts, information and resources.

The Wellness Community - www.thewellnesscommunity.org
Online support, public discussion boards, resources for wellness.

Society of Gynecologic Oncologists - www.sgo.org
Committed to improving the care, treatment and prevention of gynecologic cancers in women.

Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups - www.cancertrialshelp.org
Improving the quality of life and survival of cancer patients by increasing participation in cancer clinical trials.

Lance Armstrong Foundation - www.livestrong.org
Uniting in the fight against cancer.

Libre Clothing - www.libreclothing.com/
Clothing for infusion patients.

EmpowHer.com - www.empowher.com/condition/ovarian-cancer
Access to one of the largest women's health and wellness content libraries on the web, as well as the largest online community of women discussing their health and wellness issues.

Bloch Cancer Hotline - http://blochcancer.org
Matches up the newly diagnosed patient with someone who has recovered from the same type of cancer.

FINANCIAL RESOURCES

The Raymond Wentz Foundation - www.raymondwentz.org
Mission is to generate hope by lessening the daily financial struggles experienced by cancer patients in our community. Provides financial support for patients during cancer treatment.

The Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers Foundation - www.rmccf.org
Provides some non-medical financial support for cancer patients, including day-to-day living expenses. You do not have to be a patient at RMCC. You can download an application online.

The Avoncares Foundation - www.cancercare.org/get_help/assistance/cc_financial.php
Provides some financial assistance for women with cancer, and possibly cover ovarian cancer in addition to breast. Check with CancerCare to see what is available. 

The United Way 2-1-1 Phone Bank - www.unitedwaydenver.org
Has folks available to direct you to local support, including rent/utilities help & child care services. Call 2-1-1 or visit the website.

The American Cancer Society - www.cancer.org
Has some assistance available for medical expenses.

The Cancer Information Network - www.cancerlinksusa.com/financial_aid.htm
Has a general list of resources available, including government assistance such as social security disability insurance (SSDI) and Medicare options.  

The Seaton Women's Clinic - www.exempla.org
Offers medical services for those without insurance in the Denver area, utilizing interns and doctors in residence.

Cover Colorado - www.covercolorado.org
If you have been denied health insurance due to a pre-existing medical condition, or have exhausted your COBRA benefits, they may be able to help.