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Survivor Stories

When you're diagnosed with any kind of cancer, it's easy to feel isolated and alone. Sharing your story with others in support group, as a mentor, as a presenter in the Survivors Teaching Students: Saving Women's Lives program can be cathartic for you AND can inspire others.

If you have a story to share, please reach out to us at COCA@Colo-OvarianCancer.org.

Sue Hester

"When you get diagnosed with ovarian cancer, you feel like you are in a foreign country and you don't speak the language. An there was nowhere to turn to for help. I didn't know there was help."

HIllary Gilfand

12+ year survivor

Diagnosis: Stage IV

Symptoms: Bloating and constipation

Post-surgical treatment: Debulking, 12 rounds of chemo, post-chemo surgery

Quote I live by: “Be grateful for every day. When you get a second chance at life it’s humbling, gratifying and completely amazing!”

I want other women to know: “Learn your family history and pay attention to symptoms – particularly those that are persistent.”

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About Us

We know that receiving an ovarian cancer diagnosis can be a scary and challenging experience, and we are here to support you through the journey. We have dedicated staff, exceptional volunteers, and a community of women who have gone through, or are still going through, the challenges of dealing with this disease. We are here for you through all stages of ovarian cancer.

COCA Connections

Assisting and supporting ovarian cancer survivors and caregivers is at the heart of COCA's mission. Our community of women includes those newly diagnosed, in treatment, after treatment, in recurrence, and long-term survivors. We are here for you.

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