Resources for the Phoenix Ovarian Cancer Community
SurvivorNet has collaborated with patients and physicians to provide women in Phoenix with helpful information and support during their ovarian cancer journey. We hope these resources make it easier to connect with people in your neighborhood who can help.
A Leading Phoenix Specialist Talks About Treating Ovarian Cancer:
As you start the often overwhelming process around planning your initial treatment, you will likely hear the phrase "standard of care." This is the course of medical action to treat your disease dictated by established guidelines. “The current treatment that we’re going to give you, the standard treatment, is in existence because thousands of women have participated in studies,” says Dr. Dana Chas... Read More
"Cancer Made Phoenix My Home"
Cristan Creasy was diagnosed with ovarian cancer shortly after moving to Arizona for her husband's job. Now, she says that cancer is what made the Phoenix area her home. The people she's met and the organizations she's become involved with have become her community. Cristan works with Colleen's Dream Foundation, which raises money for ovarian cancer research, and puts her graphic design skills to... Read More