Ovarian Cancer Support

Being diagnosed with cancer can be a scary time. Of course doctors can tell us the facts, and friends can offer their support but it is sometimes difficult as they do not know what you are going through. There are many different ways to get support from people that are in the same situation or have been in the same situation as your self. It’s a good way to talk about how you are feeling and what you are going through.

In the UK there is a service called Fone Friend. This allows you to call them and get through to some one local to you that is experiencing the same as you. They also have a very basic medical knowledge and can try and offer you advice on any of the areas they may know about.

Of course talking on the phone is for not everyone. Some people prefer to be able to talk face to face to some one else. This can be done at support groups. These are usually a small group of people that meet on a set day to talk about their illness. They discuss what they have been told in the last week, how they are feeling and what their symptoms are. Many find this very useful.

The internet can also offer a wealth of information and advice. As well as their being many websites on what to expect, other peoples experiences etc many also have forums and chat rooms. Again this means that you are able to talk to people about your feelings, what you are going through and people can share their experiences. Many people find this easier as the internet is reasonably anonymous and they find this helps them in being able to open up to how they are feeling.