Description
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) is a nationally recognized organization with a growing coast-to-coast network of regions and markets. Our efforts are fueled by volunteers, survivors, and legacy families. Together, we empower our communities through educational efforts and outreach initiatives. We embrace our legacy families as the voice of the voiceless, and advocate for survivors and caregivers by providing comfort and support through our programs and services. Our programs are as follows:
FacesofHopeToteBag: Faces of Hope tote bags are provided to newly diagnosed women and women diagnosed "recurrent" and are filled with educational resources and comfort items to assist the survivor and her family while navigating a diagnosis of ovarian cancer. This tote bag is available to any survivor at any stage in the journey at no cost to the survivor or her family.
MealDelivery-TealComfortfortheSoul: Teal Comfort for the Soul delivers healthy meals on a weekly basis to support survivors and their caregivers. To qualify, you must be in active treatment for ovarian cancer. There is no cost for this service to either the survivor or her caregiver.
One-On-OneCounseling -Teal Comfortfor theMind: The stress of a new diagnosis, the anxiety of a recurrence, or the pressures that come from being a caregiver can be emotionally overwhelming. This program provides free professional counseling for anyone impacted by ovarian cancer.
Financial AssistanceProgram: This program is here to help reduce the barriers associated with ovarian cancer treatment and clinical trial participation by providing financial assistance for non-medical expenses. The NOCC Financial Assistance Program includes two funds:
- National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Clinical Trial Fund
- National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Treatment Fund
SurvivorPeer-to-Peer OnlineSupportGroup -TealHearts Network™: Teal Hearts Network™ is a regional peer-to-peer support group that invites women, at any stage of their treatment or survivorship, to join. This group provides a place for them to get the emotional support they may need as they navigate their journey.
Caregiver OnlineSupport Group -Teal Cares Network: is a professionally led support group for those currently caregiving and provides an opportunity for loved ones to address their own physical and emotional challenges among peers.
24/7Online Support Forum -NOCCCancerConnect Community: is an online forum, moderated by a physician, where a survivor and/or loved one can learn, support, and connect with other survivors and caregivers who understand what you’re experiencing and can offer valuable insights in a safe environment.
Facebook LIVE Education Series-AskTheExperts: this is a monthly informative online conversation, open to anyone and led by industry experts designed to raise awareness and educate on a variety of topics relevant to ovarian cancer. Follow and visit @noccnational on Facebook.
Qualityof Life Education andSupport-DigiTEAL Learning Series: there are possibly many pressing stresses and issues facing patients, survivors, and caregivers. This online series provides ways in which they can both take "self-care" moments and learn vital coping skills. For more information, visit ovarian.org, email digiteal@ovarian.org,
AnimatedPatientGuide:YouandOvarian Cancer: this resource provides an easy-to-understand animated video, expert interviews, patient interviews, slide shows, and downloadable resources.
