Colorado Connections

Resources for Ovarian Cancer Survivors

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.

MyLifeLine - www.mylifeline.org
Encourages cancer patients and caregivers to create free, customized websites to empower patients to build an online support community of family and friends that fosters connection, inspiration, and healing. Founded by a Colorado ovarian cancer survivor.

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
Our 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 theDenver 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.net

Helping 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 and 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.