Coping With A New Diagnosis
Receiving a diagnosis of ovarian cancer can be a very lonely and frightening experience. That’s why we’re here (and we’re so glad you found us).
The Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance is a group of dedicated staff, volunteers, survivors and supporters who work hard every day to raise awareness, offer support, educate the community and fund research for ovarian cancer.
The most important thing to know is this: You are not alone! There are many women who have walked your path, and there are many resources to help you navigate a sometimes complicated and often overwhelming journey. To read about other women’s journeys with ovarian cancer, click here:
As you face many emotions and many decisions, one of the best ways to cope is to arm yourself with good information and surround yourself with loving support. We believe you will find both of these things at MOCA.
To read more about ovarian cancer, its risk factors and treatment, start with this link:
To find a support group close to you, follow one of these links:
To view clinical trials for ovarian cancer detection and treatment that are seeking new volunteers in Minnesota, visit this page on the ClinicalTrials.gov website.
Women can also explore available clinical trials by visiting the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Clinical Trials Matching Service online or by calling (800) 535-1682.
The Social Security Administration now provides automatic benefits for certain cases of ovarian cancer, which has been a blessing to many women with the disease. Women with Stage III or IV ovarian cancer will automatically qualify based on the new rules, and women with any stage ovarian cancer may qualify for disability benefits under certain conditions. The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance has more information about the 2009 change to Social Security disability rules for women with ovarian cancer.
And finally, here’s where to get the big picture on MOCA and to get connected with our organization.