Where to find help and support
You and your loved ones will be supported throughout your ovarian cancer treatment by a group of specialists.
The clinical nurse specialist, or another member of your specialist team will be able to give you information on local support services that you may find helpful.
There are also national cancer charities that offer support and information about ovarian cancer.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Information and support for anyone affected by cancer.
- Website: www.macmillan.org.uk
- Helpline: 0808 808 00 00
- Macmillan Cancer Support: support line service
- Macmillan Cancer Support: online ovarian cancer forum
- Macmillan Cancer Support: find local support services
Cancer Research UK
Information and support for anyone affected by cancer.
- Website: www.cancerresearchuk.org
- Nurse helpline: 0808 800 4040
- Cancer Research UK: ask a nurse service
- Cancer Research UK: online cancer chat forum
- Cancer Research UK: find a clinical trial service
Ovacome
Information and support for anyone affected by ovarian cancer.
- Website: www.ovacome.org.uk
- Ovacome: support for LGBTQ+ people
- Ovacome: support in other languages
- Helpline: 07503 682 311 or Freephone 0800 008 7054
- Text and WhatsApp: 07503 682 311
- Ovacome: online forum
- E-mail: support@ovacome.org.uk
Target Ovarian cancer
Information and support for anyone affected by ovarian cancer.
- Website: www.targetovariancancer.org.uk
- Helpline: 020 7923 5475
- Target Ovarian Cancer: online contact form
- Email: support@targetovariancancer.org.uk
Eve Appeal
Information and support for anyone affected by cervical, ovarian, vaginal, vulval and womb cancers.
Maggie's Centres
Practical, emotional and social support for anyone affected by cancer.
- Website: www.maggies.org
- Helpline: 0300 123 1801
- Maggie's Centres
Marie Curie
Care and support for anyone affected by a terminal illness.
- Website: www.mariecurie.org.uk
- Helpline: 0800 090 2309
- Marie Curie: patient services
Page last reviewed: 24 January 2022
Next review due: 24 January 2025