Ovarian Cancer Support Groups

Many women facing ovarian cancer benefit from participation in a support group. Survivors meet to share their personal experiences, exchange information, offer emotional support and express feelings and concerns.

Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Offers Gynecologic Cancer Support Group

The group meets from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm on the third Wednesday of each month, and each session will feature a speaker who will lead discussion on topics ranging from cancer nutrition and exercise to cancer genetics and psychological well-being during illness.

Sessions are held in Conference Room M on Doyne Avenue between N. 87th and 92nd streets. For details, call 866-680-0505 or visit froedtert.com.

WOCA's Metropolitan Milwaukee Ovarian Cancer Support Group

Meetings take place on the fourth Monday of each month at Gilda's Club House. For information please contact Estheir Grinnell @ 414-962-8201 or visit their website at GildasClubSEWI.org

There are support groups at Aurora Women's Pavillion as well.

"All About Living" meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6PM to 7:30PM in the Lavender Conference Room of the Women's Pavillion. It is a support group that was designed by Women's Pavillion staff and oncology patients who wanted to help guide others through their journey after a cancer diagnosis.

"Youth Are Not Alone" is a treatment group specifically designed to address the unique concerns of young women who have been diagnosed with cancer. Registration is required....call (414) 773-4312. For questions about the program....call (414) 454-646.

More information: Contact Friends@WisconsinOvarianCancer.com

Additional Wisconsin Ovarian Cancer Support Groups

Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton Medical Center
Meeting are on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 6:00PM-7:30PM.
Tel: (920) 380-1500

Madison, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Hospitals
Contact: Diane Weiner
Tel: (608) 262-8081

Waukesha, Wisconsin
Stillwaters Cancer Support Services
Please visit their website for an updated schedule www.stillwaterscenter.org or contact them via phone at @ (262) 548-9148