MU JCESOM Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Ovarian Cancer Awareness

Ovarian Cancer Awareness

The goal of the program, Reaching Out…Raising Ovarian Cancer Awareness in WV, is to reach WV women, particularly rural and minority women with limited access to medical care and information, and to raise their awareness of the symptoms and risk factors associated with ovarian cancer.

Reaching Out is funded by WV Department of Health and Human Resources’ Comprehensive Cancer Control program and implemented in partnership with Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. The coordinator's office is located in the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center, adjacent to Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia.

Reaching Out Program Coordinator Caroline Roberts Schlatt, MA robert26@marshall.edu	Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center 1400 Hal Greer Boulevard Huntington, WV 25701	Phone (304) 399-6562 Fax (304) 399-6667
Related link: West Virginia Comprehensive Cancer Program
Gloria Lester is a participant in the support group, Sharing. She recently completed treatment for ovarian cancer. The story of her experience is one of hope, faith, and healing.
This support group is affiliated with the the West Virginia Division of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition For more information, see http://www.ovarian.org/divisions/division.aspx?CName=WV

The ovarian cancer support group, Sharing, affiliated with the West Virginia Division of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, has published a cookbook, Sharing Our Best. The cookbook contains fabulous recipes from survivors, family members and friends along with information about ovarian cancer and photos from past events. As an act of gratitude, the members dedicated the cookbook to the compassionate and dedicated health care professionals at Cabell Huntington Hospital who facilitate healing and allow patients to live fuller lives once diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Their heartfelt gratitude was expressed to Dr. Gerard Oakley, gynecologic oncologist, and Vicki Donald, RN at the dedication ceremony, pictured above.

The cookbooks sell for $20 and may be purchased at the Cabell Huntington Hospital Gift Shop
or by contacting Mary Glenn Rice at 304-453-2068.

Phone: (304) 691-1400 Fax: (304) 691-1453	Return to Ob-Gyn Home page	Suite 4500 Marshall Univ. Medical Center 1600 Medical Center Drive Huntington, WV 25701
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