Local Support

There are a number of support groups for specifically for women with ovarian cancer across the country.

  • There are programs offered by the cancer centres where women go for their treatment.
  • Also, a number of cancer support organizations provide programs that fill a need for women with ovarian cancer.
  • Canadian Cancer Society offers programs across the country that women with ovarian cancer may find helpful.
  • Sometimes women find non-cancer related classes or workshops, such as art therapy, are of support.
  • Local faith based groups can also be useful to women with ovarian cancer.
  • Connect with your regional manager if you have any questions.

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Information Line 1-877-413-7970

This line is staffed by an individual from Ovarian Cancer Canada who is trained to handle any queries you may have about ovarian cancer. If we are unable to help you with your specific request, we can certainly point you in the right direction. If you are directed to voice mail, please leave your name and number and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

We are not trained medical professionals. If you have a medical problem, that requires specific medical advice, please contact your physician.

You may also contact us by email at info@ovariancanada.org

We welcome emails from all over the world but give priority to Canadian women and their families. It may take some time to respond to your particular query, but we will try to get back to you as quickly as possible.

Clinical trial queries are one of our most frequent requests. Please check out the Clinical Trial information page for more information.

Talk to us at one of our Regional Offices

Pacific

Yukon Region

  • Contact your regional manager about ovarian cancer support groups that are on-going in Vancouver, Victoria and Comox
  • For cancer services offered in the province, go to BC Cancer Agency
  • Canadian Cancer Society has offered support groups for people with cancer with Chinese as a first language
  • Canadian Cancer Society British Columbia/Yukon 
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Western

Alberta

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Saskatchewan

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Manitoba

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Northwest Territories

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Nunavut

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Ontario Region

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Quebec Region

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Atlantic Region

New Brunswick

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Prince Edward Island

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Nova Scotia

  • Contact your regional manager about local resources
  • There are ovarian cancer support groups offered in Halifax and Cape Breton, contact your regional manager for more details
  • For cancer services offered in the province, go to CancerCare Nova Scotia
  • Canadian Cancer Society Nova Scotia
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Newfoundland and Labrador

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