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.
The support group meets on the third floor of the Clinical Cancer Center (9200 W. Wisconsin Ave.) in Conference Room M. Refreshments will be served and parking is free in the Clinical Cancer Center structure. For details, call 800-376-8922 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 6:30PM-8:00PM.
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