Program areas at NOCC
Early awarenessunfortunately, there is no early detection test for Ovarian Cancer. Because of this, the disease is almost always diagnosed at a late stage when the survival rate is less than 30 percent. It is imperative that women and those close to them recognize the signs and symptoms of Ovarian Cancer and report them to their healthcare provider as soon as possible. Through our programs and resources, we empower survivors and caregivers to make the appropriate health decisions as they move through the continuum of care. See schedule o for organization program details accomplishments.educational resources - literature, videos, and content on ovarian.orginformation line 1-888-ovarian - information about nocc, educational programming, and local chapter connectionsask the experts (facebook live educational series) - informative sessions led by industry experts designed to raise awareness, educate about Ovarian Cancer and provide resources for navigating the Ovarian Cancer journeylocal community education programs - local health fairs, lunch and learn presentations, and speaker's bureau activities that aim to raise earlier awareness in our communitieseducational resources:58,000 pieces of literature and awareness items were distributed around the country1 million+ page views on ovarian.org website189,217 signs & symptoms education25,501 types & stages of Ovarian cancer23,450 Ovarian Cancer education91,352 programs & services
Quality of lifethe nocc provides physical, mental, emotional, and social support programs key to improving the survivor experience, which can impact health and enhance the quality of life.faces of hope (support/educational care kits) - tote bag that provides survivors with educational resources and comfort items to help navigate a new diagnosis of Ovarian cancerteal hearts network (survivor peer-to-peer support group) - online monthly gatherings hosted by local nocc chapters across the country that provide a place for survivors to get the emotional support they need as they navigate their journeyteal cares network (caregiver support group) - online National support group for caregivers professionally facilitated by expert clinicians that will allow caregivers to address their own physical and emotional challenges.nocc cancerconnect online community (24/7 online support forum) - online forum where survivors and their caregivers can learn, support, and connect with others.nutritional information and support (savor health ina) nutritional guide to help manage symptoms and provide nutrition support survivors need as they navigate their journey. Savor health offers a text-based app that can deliver personalized nutrition tips and answer questions.comfort for the soul (meal delivery service) - healthy, pre-prepared meals delivered on a weekly basis to support survivors in treatment and their families (created in response to covid-19)comfort for the mind (one-on-one professional counseling) - professional counseling aimed at supporting survivors and caregivers as they handle the stress of a new diagnosis, the anxiety of a recurrence, or the pressures that come from being a caregiver (created in response to covid-19).faces of hope2,063 teal totes were distributed to women newly diagnosed with Ovarian cancer1,161 teal totes/kits were provided to women with a recurrence of Ovarian Cancer savor health ina - 48 new users downloaded and received nutritional guidance, 211 users in totalask the experts - 65,000 people attended the educational live seriesnocc cancerconnect online community - 2,200 active users participating in the online support communitycomfort for the soul - 11,532 meals served to women in treatment for Ovarian cancercomfort for the mind - 160 professional counseling vouchers provided to survivors and caregiversteal hearts network - 1,450 people annually participated in the survivor peer to peer online monthly gatheringsteal cares network - 250 people annually participated in the caregiver peer to peer online monthly gatheringsfinancial assistance program - 769 finance assistance grants to women in treatment for Ovarian Cancer
Community outreachthe nocc hosts events nationwide that focus on empowering and mobilizing communities to take action and raise Ovarian Cancer awareness around the u.s.together in teal no boundaries (formerly run/walk to break the silence) - together in teal no boundaries - National broadcast celebration - hosted annually, a legacy event focused on increasing knowledge about Ovarian Cancer, raising awareness about signs and symptoms while uniting nocc communities in the u.s.rock the day (nocc signature diy program) - invites individuals from across the nation to come together and put their creativity and passion to raise Ovarian Cancer knowledge through fundraising and awareness of their choosingteam teal (endurance awareness events) - opportunity for endurance enthusiasts to participate in their favorite athletic activity while showing their support for loved ones. Whether it's a marathon, half marathon, triathlon, long-distance cycling, joining team teal allows you to do what you love while raising awareness and funds for Ovarian cancer.together in teal - ending Ovarian cancer12 awareness events nationally924 teams fought for the cause1,400 survivors were honored22,000 participants and donors came to together in tealteam teal - make a difference with your miles12 endurance events nationally5,600 participants and donors