1.877.OV.HOPE.1 - Free Counseling for Women with Ovarian Cancer

The CEO of the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, Elizabeth Howard sent this letter:

Today, 1 September 2009,a free counseling and referral service for women with questions about ovarian cancer is in operation. The telephone number is:

1.877.OV.HOPE.1

(877.684.6731)

This new service, named the L’Oréal Paris Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Hope Line,is a unique partnership between OCRF, our corporate partner L’Oréal Paris, and CancerCare,a national non-profit organization that provides counseling20and support services for thoseaffected by cancer.

The L’Oréal Paris OCRF Hope Line will be staffed by CancerCare’s professional oncology social workers, who provide emotional support and practical guidance to assist the women

and their families who are coping with a diagnosis or living with ovarian cancer.

We are grateful to L’Oréal Paris for their ongoing support and for all they do to raise awareness about ovarian cancer, and we look forward to working closely with CancerCare as they initiate this new service.

LiveSTRONG
Dee
Every Day is a Blessing.

CancerCare Education Workshop- OC

OCRF sent an e-mail about this interesting telephone workshop.

On Thursday, February 26, from 1:30-2:30 p.m., Dr. Carolyn Runowicz, Director of the Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center and member of OCRF's Scientific Advisory Committee, will be a featured speaker during the CancerCare Connect® Medical Update on Ovarian Cancer.

Participation is free, and no phone charges apply. To register, call 1-800-813-HOPE (4673) or go to www.cancercare.org/tew.

Livestrong

Dee
Every Day is a Blessing!