Ovacome (UK)

The Ovacome (UK), is a national, non-profit support group in the United Kingdom for all those concerned with ovarian cancer, including affected individuals, family members, friends, caregivers, and health care professionals. Established in 1995, Ovacome is committed to offering networking opportunities for affected individuals through its nationwide telephone network called «FoneFriends,» raising awareness of ovarian cancer, and offering information on screening, research, and treatments. In addition, Ovacome publishes a quarterly newsletter and maintains a web site on the Internet. Ovacome’s web site provides information on the organization’s mission and services, has a guest book area for online visitors, offers access to its newsletter, and has a «Helpfinder» area that lists ovarian cancer resources. Such resources include books, newsletters, and videos; support groups, cancer centers, and research groups; and web sites that provide additional information or support.