Organizational biography as provided by Ovarcome.
We are Ovarcome. We are an ovarian cancer foundation with the mission to raise global awareness, to fund breakthrough research, and to provide financial, psycho-social and informational assistance to our Ovarcomers and their families. We serve with the vision of Ovarcoming Ovarian Cancer, Celebrating Life and bringing hope and support to our global teal community.
Our unique and differentiated programs serve the holistic needs of those we serve. We keep the power to hope and heal on our side and we work to empower our community of patients and survivors, globally. That is why we coined the term Ovarcomer – strong and empowered!
We created the B.E.A.C.H. symptoms of Ovarian Cancer that has helped raise awareness in millions globally on the 5 KEY symptoms of ovarian cancer.
B = Bloating
E = Early Satiety or feeling full quickly
A = Abdominal &/or Pelvic Pain
C = Changes in Bowel/Bladder Habits
H = Heightened Fatigue
All our programs and services are free for Ovarcomers worldwide. Our OvarCare patient assistance program is celebrating 10 years of impact this year, in partnership with over 425 hospitals in the US. Visit our website to learn about the thoughtfully created layers of support we provide to create the most meaningful impact – awareness, information, education, assistance, empowerment, support, counseling, community, friendships and Ovarcoming Together.
We hope for a world without the scourge of ovarian cancer. Our Ovarcomers inspire and uplift one another each day – this is how #WeOvarcome!