Access a variety of support and resources in your area or online from the comfort of your home. Here you will find local support groups, online communities and informative resources focused on living with ovarian cancer.
Ovarian Cancer Canada offers comprehensive guides to support and inform women who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. By Your Side is for those who have received a new diagnosis. Still By Your Side is specifically for women who are facing recurrence. Printed and electronic versions of these resources are provided free of charge across Canada.
OVdialogue is an online community where women with ovarian cancer can connect with one another for advice and encouragement. This secure discussion board is professionally moderated and available anytime, anywhere. It was built with guidance from women who have personally experienced ovarian cancer, as well as leading experts, so that every woman living with this disease will always have someone by her side. Participants share experiences, and ask questions on a host of topics including drugs and side effects, anxiety and depression, coping mechanisms, and fear of recurrence.
Cancer Chat Canada hosts professionally led online support groups for cancer patients.
Get to know others who can relate to your journey. Studies show that receiving support has a positive effect on quality of life. Search your region for support groups that meet in-person on a regular basis.
Moncton
The New Brunswick Breast and Women’s Cancer Partnership, Community Program
nbbwcp-pcscfnb.ca, (506) 858-8252, ext. 240,
nbbwcpjulie@gmail.com
To support women at risk or who have been diagnosed with breast, ovarian, cervical or uterine cancer, and link them to provincial, health zone and community support services.
Montreal West Island
West Island Cancer Wellness Center (WICWC)
wicwc.org, 514-695-9355
The Ovarian Support Circle, support group for women diagnosed with ovarian, fallopian or peritoneal cancer.
Cambridge
HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre
hopespring.ca, 519-742-4673, concierge@hopespring.ca
Support group for women with cancer
Georgian Bay
Georgian Bay Cancer Support Centre
(705) 549-6444
info@gbcancersupportcentre.ca
Groupe de soutien pour les cancers féminins
Hamilton
Wellwood
wellwood.on.ca, 905-667-8870, wellwood@hhsc.ca
Gynecological cancer support group
Kemptville
613-258-7778
Email: ellen.allison_miller@xplornet.ca
The cancer peer support group in Kemptville includes members with ovarian cancer.
Kingston
Ovation Circle
Main contact: Sharon, 613-547-8610
Alternate contact: Lynn, 613-387-1095
Ovarian cancer peer support group
London
Wellspring London and Region
www.wellspring.ca/london-region, 519.438.7379, feedback@wellspringlondon.ca
Ovarian cancer support group
Niagara Region
Wellspring Niagara
www.wellspring.ca/Niagara, 905-684-7619
Toll-free at 1-888-707-1277
Ovarian cancer support group meets monthly
Oshawa
Hearth Place
hearthplace.org, 905-579-4833
Gynecologic cancer support group – 7-week program
Ottawa
Gynecological Cancer Support Group of Ottawa
Email: gomberjo@gmail.com
gynecancerottawa.wordpress.com
For women in Ottawa/Gatineau who have been diagnosed with ovarian, cervical, vaginal, vulval, or uterine/endometrial cancer
Peterborough
Hospice Peterborough
hospicepeterborough.org, 705-742-4042, admin@hospicepeterborough.org
Women’s cancer support group
Simcoe
Women with Cancer Support Group
519-582-4202, joan@ajd.ca
Website: https://info-bhn.cioc.ca/record/SIM1385
Peer support group for women with cancer
Toronto
Ovarian Cancer Peer Support Network – GTA
ovcapeers.com, ovcapeers@gmail.com
Ovarian cancer peer support group
Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation Downtown Toronto
www.wellspring.ca/downtown-toronto, 416-961-1928
Ovarian cancer support group
Waterloo Region
HopeSpring Cancer Support Centre
hopespring.ca, 519-742-4673, concierge@hopespring.ca
Ovarian cancer support group
Winchester
Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation Cancer Coaching
613-774-2420 ext. 6798
Contact: Callie Laurin at claurin@wdmh.on.ca
A Cancer Coach is available for anyone with cancer needs or issues to help them develop a plan to meet specific goals.
Windsor
A Closed Facebook Group has been organized by and for women with gynecological cancers. Members of the group meet socially about once a month.
Please email britt.kascjak@gmail.com for more information.
Regina
The Saskatchewan Ovarian Cancer Survivors (SOCS) Regina support group meets on the last Monday of every month, 5:30pm
Location determined on a monthly basis
Informal gathering with an opportunity to meet one another, and share experiences. Women living with any type of gynecological cancer are welcome.
Please contact Anne Chase at d.chase@accesscomm.ca
Saskatoon
The Saskatchewan Ovarian Cancer Survivors (SOCS) Saskatoon support group meets one Saturday per month, 11:30 – 1:00.
Location determined on a monthly basis.
Informal gathering with an opportunity to meet one another, and share experiences. Women living with any type of gynecological cancer are welcome.
Please contact Joanne Fisher at joannerae@shaw.ca or Catt McDonald at cattmcdonald62@gmail.com.
Calgary
Supportive Expressive Group Therapy for Women with Ovarian Cancer
403-355-3207
Every Thursday, Tom Baker Cancer Centre
Mutual support, openness, expressiveness, coping skills, social & family support, integration of changed self & body image. Support group for women who had ovarian cancer and treatment with chemotherapy.
Vancouver
OvCa Support Group
Ovarian Cancer Canada is hosting a Zoom meeting the first Tuesday of every month. If you are interested in attending, please contact Stephanie Gosselin, Director of Programs, sgosselin@ovariancanada.org.
Women Living with Metastatic Cancer
604-877-6000, ex. 672194; toll free 1-800-663-3333
Vancouver Centre, Room 502, 5th floor
Drop-in group is for women dealing with metastatic cancer.
Victoria
Women with Metastatic Cancer Support Group
250-519-5528
Canadian Cancer Society Lodge, 2202 Richmond Rd
Safe and supportive environment to share feelings and explore new ways of coping. Every third Tuesday from 1:00 until 3:00 pm. Registration is required.
Ovarian Cancer Support Group
250-519-5525 or toll free 1-800-670-3322 ext. 695525
This group provides an opportunity to connect with other women who are living with ovarian cancer. Monthly from 10:30 to noon on the third Thursday.