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SHARE New York State Ovarian Cancer Support Hotline Established
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Contact:
Judith Manelis, Director of Programs
Teri Conti, Ovarian Consultant
SHARE
212-719-0364
212-869-3431 (fax)
jmanelis@sharecancersupport.org
ovarianconsultant@sharecancersupport.org
www.sharecancersupport.org
SHARE, Self-help for Women with Breast or Ovarian Cancer, in cooperation with the American Cancer Society, is establishing a dedicated New York State-wide toll-free Ovarian Cancer Support Hotline. Funding for this important new program in women's health care is from the New York State Attorney General's office. The State-wide hotline will be staffed by trained volunteers who are themselves ovarian cancer survivors. The New York State Ovarian Cancer Support Hotline telephone number is 1-866-53SHARE (1-866-537-4237).
Women diagnosed with ovarian cancer, or those with suspicious symptoms, will receive peer support, information and access to statewide, regional and local resources. The Hotline will have the capacity to match callers with an ovarian cancer survivor from their geographic area whose diagnosis, treatment, or issues of concern closely mirror their own. Callers have the option to remain anonymous. The Hotline will expand access to information about ovarian cancer, its symptoms and treatment, and reduce feelings of isolation so many women experience.
While ovarian cancer is not as common as breast cancer, it is the deadliest of gynecological cancers because its symptoms are easily confused with other health care problems. As a result, diagnosis often comes after the cancer has spread. At present, there is no reliable, easy-to-administer screening or diagnostic test. When ovarian cancer is detected early, over 90% of women live more than five years. According to the New York State Department of Health Ovarian Cancer Information and Education Program, more than 1,700 women are newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer annually in New York State. Of these, more than 1,000 die of the disease.
SHARE is a not-for-profit organization that for 30 years has provided survivor-led support free of charge for women with breast or ovarian cancer, their families and friends. SHARE's services include hotlines in English and Spanish (breast, ovarian and Latina), with capacity in 10 other languages, support groups, wellness and educational programs, and advocacy activities. If you live outside New York State, or for more information about SHARE, please call 1-866-891-2392 or visit www.sharecancersupport.org. The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. For 24-hour cancer information the public can call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
Funding for the Project was from a court-approved settlement of antitrust claims brought by the Office of the New York State Attorney General. The views and statements expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of the Attorney General.
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