Survivor Resources
There are many issues a woman faces when living with ovarian cancer. While the journey can be overwhelming, there is support, hope and help available to all survivors. You are never alone!
MOCA has compiled this list of links to programs and resources that ovarian cancer survivors and the larger cancer community have found to be beneficial.
Transportation Assistance
- Charity Cars – Provides donated vehicles to struggling families.
- Road to Recovery (Rides to Treatment) – This American Cancer Society program provides resources for cancer patients who have trouble getting to and from treatments.
- Corporate Angel Network – Arranges free air transportation for cancer patients traveling to treatment using the empty seats on corporate jets.
Financial Assistance
- Angel Foundation – A community resource that provides emergency financial assistance to people while receiving treatment for cancer.
- Pay It Forward Fund – Provides assistance to women’s cancer patients to help pay their bills while they undergo treatment at North Memorial, Unity, Mercy or Monticello-Big Lake Hospitals. Covers essential living expenses.
- Financial Grants for Adoption – Lists numerous organizations that offer financial assistance to those looking to adopt.
Health Care
- Health Resources & Services Administration - The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Tens of millions of Americans get affordable health care and other help through HRSA programs.
Household Assistance
- Lots of helping hands- Free, private, web-based communities for organizing friends, family, and colleagues – your ‘circles of community’ – during times of need. Easily coordinate activities and manage volunteers with our intuitive group calendar.
- Angel Clean by Green Darlene – Offers free in-home cleaning services for cancer patients who are currently undergoing treatment. Email info@greendarlene.com or call (612) 232-6573.
- Cleaning for a Reason – Offers free in-home cleaning services for women with cancer.
- Open Arms – Provides home delivered meals to women with ovarian cancer in the Twin Cities.
Legal and Other Assistance
- Cancer Legal Line – Provides free legal information for cancer patients and their loved ones.
- Minnesota Cancer Resources – Connect to resources such as support groups, transportation, financial assistance, and palliative care and link to cancer information such as treatment options, pain management and much more.
- OCNA Webinars - OCNA’s Webinar Series will educate you on a variety of topics including health care reform, clinical trials and how to get involved in local ovarian cancer organizations. You will hear from top doctors, experts, legislators and more.
- Pathways Minneapolis - Pathways is a building, a space, and a community. It is a place set aside for exploring ways to come to holistic health through classes, special events, and individual sessions.
- Virginia Piper Cancer Institute - Provides a variety of educational events on many topics.
- Well Within - Well Within is a wellness resource center created to assist and encourage people in the midst of a health challenge or those who are seeking wellness and balance within their lives.
- Women’s Cancer Action – Offers support to women with cancer, including the Caring Hands Touch program, which offers offers free bodywork, alternative and complementary care services to women with cancer.